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What Causes Pain And Bruise On Back After A Injury?

I slipped when I got to the last 2 steps, it was wet. My back came down hard on one step. The same day I had an X-ray. The Doctor said nothing was broken. This was a week ago today. The pain was terrible the first 4 days, it is improving somewhat. And my most painful time is when I get up in the morning, my back muscle goes into a knot. I landed on the waist level part of my back, and the bruising is from the spine and right side of my back. I can t tolerate much pressure on the right, even a pillow hurts. I ve never had an injury like this before, and I can t help but wonder if there could be something else wrong. There is no blood in my urine or stools. And no problem going to the bathroom. I m a senior.
Tue, 25 Aug 2020
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Hello,

The possible issue of pain is related to stretching of bruised regions of the area over lower back. My guidelines for better recovery:
- Local application of ice
- Use aloe vera gel application over bruised area for better and faster healing
- Analgesic and anti inflammatory medications as Diclofenac, Ibuprofen or others as per the physician preference
- Antibiotics for possible hematoma resolution and prevention of secondary bacterial infection
- Control of blood sugar
- Restricted mobilisation which allows painless movements

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Pain And Bruise On Back After A Injury?

Hello, The possible issue of pain is related to stretching of bruised regions of the area over lower back. My guidelines for better recovery: - Local application of ice - Use aloe vera gel application over bruised area for better and faster healing - Analgesic and anti inflammatory medications as Diclofenac, Ibuprofen or others as per the physician preference - Antibiotics for possible hematoma resolution and prevention of secondary bacterial infection - Control of blood sugar - Restricted mobilisation which allows painless movements Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon