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What Causes Lower Back And Stomach Pain Along With Nausea After A Fall?
Question: I fell on my stairs and hit on my lower back Monday. i'm still in a lot of pain. I also feel nauseous today and have some stomach pain. is it possible I injured my kidney? my urine is normal. thank you
Brief Answer:
would normally have urinary symptoms
Detailed Answer:
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It is possible that there is some damage in the kidney area but it would likely be mild since there are no urinary symptoms such as blood in the urine, discomfort on urination or change in the color/odor of the urine.
Severe pain can be associated with nausea in some cases.
In most cases of a fall, the pain is due to injury of the soft tissue, it can take up to 2 weeks for pain to resolve. Rarely to 6 weeks.
The pain tends to increase in its intensity by day 2 to 3 then plateau
Anti inflammatory medications would be most effective if you can use these eg naproxen or ibuprofen
A warm compress to the area, 3 to 4 times a day for 15 to 20 mins would also help as well.
Rest would also be important
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
would normally have urinary symptoms
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is possible that there is some damage in the kidney area but it would likely be mild since there are no urinary symptoms such as blood in the urine, discomfort on urination or change in the color/odor of the urine.
Severe pain can be associated with nausea in some cases.
In most cases of a fall, the pain is due to injury of the soft tissue, it can take up to 2 weeks for pain to resolve. Rarely to 6 weeks.
The pain tends to increase in its intensity by day 2 to 3 then plateau
Anti inflammatory medications would be most effective if you can use these eg naproxen or ibuprofen
A warm compress to the area, 3 to 4 times a day for 15 to 20 mins would also help as well.
Rest would also be important
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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