Hello Doctor, My Mother-in-law Tripped And Fell Tonight. Her Lower

Posted on Sat, 25 Apr 2020

Question: Hello Doctor,
My mother-in-law tripped and fell tonight. Her lower back hurts after that fall.
I applied Volini Gel and gave her a Retoz MR-8 tablet after dinner.

What medication should I give her in case the pain continues? She is 76 years old and is diabetic.

Regards,

Ryan

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
The detailed answer, as below

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Sorry to hear about what happened to your mother. Usually, low back pain after a fall can be due to muscular injury, bony fractures in the spine or neurological damage.

She can apply warm packs or hot water bags carefully for added pain relief. She can take a Tablet Paracetamol 650mg additionally for pain relief. Let her lie in comfortable position, preferably flat in her back on the bed.

If the pain does not subside or if she has any pain while standing or walking and any pins and needles sensation over the lower limbs, then please take her to the Doctor to rule out the above-mentioned conditions.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (8 hours later)

Thanks Doctor.

Can she also use ice to reduce pain? Or is ice not recommended?

Regards,

Ryan

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer

Detailed Answer:
Ice helps if she directly fell on the back. but if there is muscle spasm causing the pain then hit bag will help. Try ice and warmth and see which gives better relief and follow that.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng