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Blood In The Stool After Falling From Height. Pain In The Stomach And Lower Back. Need To Go To Doctor?
hey, I fell off a ladder from about 10 feet a few days ago. I landed on my feet and went with the hit. I hurt my coxics and when i had a bowl movement that night there was blood in the stool . The bleeding has stoped but I keep having pains in my stomach and lower back . What could this be, Im waiting to go see my doctor. Thanks Peter
Sat, 17 Nov 2012
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Dr. Gautham Shanbhogue's
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Hello Sir,
Sorry to hear that.
There is a possibility of an internal injury caused during the fall - which caused the bleeding. If that is the case, it will have to be addressed immediately and to confirm it, a scan maybe necessary.
I suggest you consult your doctor ASAP.
Take care
Dr Gautham
Sorry to hear that.
There is a possibility of an internal injury caused during the fall - which caused the bleeding. If that is the case, it will have to be addressed immediately and to confirm it, a scan maybe necessary.
I suggest you consult your doctor ASAP.
Take care
Dr Gautham
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