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Suggest Treatment For Internal Pain After Falling
I am 66, with moderate asthma and occasionally use a bronchodilator. Two days ago I fell from front step onto my concrete walkway, falling mostly on my right side and back, with my arm somewhat underneath. Since then I have internal pain on my right side and wonder if I should get an X-ray, or use ice and Ibuprofen on it. Any suggestions?
Tue, 7 Jan 2020
Hi,
Your symptoms might be due to Joint sprain or other minor injury. I advice you to:
- Analgesics (Acetaminophen or ibuprofen) twice & tab. Seropeptidase thrice daily (if swelling is noticed)
- Take antacid along with each dose
- Rest and don't over-strain the affected area
- Ice pack to relieved of pain and swelling
- Check X-ray of right shoulder with arm to rule out fractures (because of elderly age group)
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya Vasudevan, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms might be due to Joint sprain or other minor injury. I advice you to:
- Analgesics (Acetaminophen or ibuprofen) twice & tab. Seropeptidase thrice daily (if swelling is noticed)
- Take antacid along with each dose
- Rest and don't over-strain the affected area
- Ice pack to relieved of pain and swelling
- Check X-ray of right shoulder with arm to rule out fractures (because of elderly age group)
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya Vasudevan, General & Family Physician
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