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How To Cure Pain Left Side Of The Back Due To An Injury?
About 3 weeks ago, I fell down some stairs and had nothing to break my fall except my left side on my back. I m pretty sure that I broke a rib, or a couple of them. Never went to the doc, just assuming...hurt to breathe, sit, lay, stand, cough...anything! Well, that is getting better...still hurts a bit, but better. Now, I am experiencing pain in my lower left side. To describe it feels like I just got done doing a serious adbonimal workout, but I didn t!! It s a very dull, but obnoxious pain, that makes me wonder if by falling on my back a few weeks ago could be causing this pain, or if this is something completely different?? It hurts to touch or put pressure on it. Any advise here?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
The symptoms seem to be related to an injury. I recommend using an anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms. I also recommend to rest. The pain due to rib fracture will probably relieve in a few weeks.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms seem to be related to an injury. I recommend using an anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms. I also recommend to rest. The pain due to rib fracture will probably relieve in a few weeks.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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