Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Bruised Ribs And Burning Sensation In Spine Following A Fall. Should I Be Concerned?
Five days ago, I slipped on some steps and landed on my left side. My lower ribs took the brunt of the fall, and I have a massive bruise. I didn't go to the hospital because not much is done for a bruised or broken rib...not to mention my BCBS hardly pays anything. The rib pain has been horrible, but my mid back has started with a terrible burning sensation yesterday. It is constant & non-radiating. I've never had a burning sensation like this in my spine. Is this a sign that my spine sustained some damage from the fall? I'm wondering if I shouldn't go in for imaging now.
Wed, 27 Nov 2013
hello,
thank you for asking this question.
after traumatic events people almost never feel pain coming from their spinal cord. The pain has other origins, that might be felt like comming from the spinal cord. The inervation of the chest and a part of the spinal cord are the same, that is why you are feeling this king of sensation.
In general when the spinal cord is damages patiens have symtoms like difficulties in moving their foot or arms, impossibility of urination etc
I may advice you to effect a CT- thoracal, of the spinal cord, just to make sure all the vertebral bones are ok.
Kind regards
thank you for asking this question.
after traumatic events people almost never feel pain coming from their spinal cord. The pain has other origins, that might be felt like comming from the spinal cord. The inervation of the chest and a part of the spinal cord are the same, that is why you are feeling this king of sensation.
In general when the spinal cord is damages patiens have symtoms like difficulties in moving their foot or arms, impossibility of urination etc
I may advice you to effect a CT- thoracal, of the spinal cord, just to make sure all the vertebral bones are ok.
Kind regards
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Rib fracture
Loading Online Doctors....