Suggest Treatment For Left-sided Muscular Spasms In Back And Nausea After Injury

Posted on Sat, 8 Aug 2015

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Question : This morning I fell down several stairs while holding my son. I hit the left side of my back, not spine just muscle area. I also seem to have broken my toe. Is there anything I need to worry about? It isn't too painful if I am waling, but if I have to bend over towards the left it is quite painful. I am feeling nauseous, but I also just got over a stomach bug. What would be cause for concern wuth this injury?

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need some details to guide you better

Detailed Answer:
Hello

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please:

1. Is pain persistent or episodic?
2. does pain occur in chest as well? If yes then does it radiate to left arm or jaw?
3. any history of diabetes, hypertension, heart problem or any other disease?
4. are you on any kind of medication?
5. any family history of heart problem or other illness?
6. have you observed any swelling on back where you fell?
7. any other complaint that you would like to share?

I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (35 minutes later)

1. Persistent but becomes more severe when I move certain ways
2. No
3. No
4. Symbicort, Jolivette, advil, and yesterday I was taking imodium
5. No
6. No
7. No

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably muscular spasm

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them.

Yes, most probably this pain is because of muscular spasm. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:

- naproxen twice a day for 5 days.
- take hot water in a rubber bottle and put it at the site of pain. It will give soothing effect.
- avoid lifting heavy weight till you become healthy again.
- ask some family member to do oil massage on your back. It will also give soothing effect.

Hopefully you will observe improvement soon but If pain persists then visit hospital for workup & physiotherapy.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar