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What Do You Suggest For A Back Injury?
Hi, my name is Tami. As I was walking to the mailbox, I fell on some ice and landed on my back. I hit so hard my breath was knocked out of me. I made back in the house okay. Just wondering what signs too watch out for in case I need to go to the Dr. I am sore, and believe I am okay.
Wed, 19 Mar 2014
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You should look for any bruise over back? Pain not getting reduced by time on the contrary pain increasing. Pain radiating to lower limbs? Not able to walk around.
If answer to above question is YES then visit a doctor. Otherwise take rest on flat surface with mattress on, ibuprofen, ice fomentation.
Take care and wish you early recovery
Thanks for writing your query
You should look for any bruise over back? Pain not getting reduced by time on the contrary pain increasing. Pain radiating to lower limbs? Not able to walk around.
If answer to above question is YES then visit a doctor. Otherwise take rest on flat surface with mattress on, ibuprofen, ice fomentation.
Take care and wish you early recovery
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