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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain And Shortness Of Breath After Injury

I had to put a few things up in the attic today. When I went to close the overhead door the string on it snapped and I fell backward hard. My boyfriend aid I flew in the air before I landed on the floor. It happened about 10:30 /11 this afternoon but my back still hurts really bad and its hard catching my breath. I have a bad headache too. Should I take something or go to the doctor?
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.After going through your query I think You are suffering from acute backache after injury.Treatment of it is rest and analgesics . Diclofenac three times a day after meals is effective. Sometimes strong analgesic(such as ultracet three times a day after meals) is required. OMEPRAZOLE before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics . You can discuss with your treating Doctor .There are three possibility ,one is simple muscle injury,second is disc prolapse and third is compression fracture of vertebra. To further investigate MRI of the region is advised.You are advised to see orthopedician. I think your query query answered.Welcome to any follow up query
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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain And Shortness Of Breath After Injury

Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.After going through your query I think You are suffering from acute backache after injury.Treatment of it is rest and analgesics . Diclofenac three times a day after meals is effective. Sometimes strong analgesic(such as ultracet three times a day after meals) is required. OMEPRAZOLE before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics . You can discuss with your treating Doctor .There are three possibility ,one is simple muscle injury,second is disc prolapse and third is compression fracture of vertebra. To further investigate MRI of the region is advised.You are advised to see orthopedician. I think your query query answered.Welcome to any follow up query