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Question: I bent to pick up a wheelchair not knowing how heavy it was to slide it in back of car. I felt and hesrd my low back pop and crack and i went to the ground i had to crawl to house. Had to call a ambulance to go to ER due to severe pain, years ago i hurt my L5S1 HNP. I have RA been on prednisone 4 years. ER did not XR due to IV valium and toradol helped me walk with help. I think i needed a XR and DR told me to walk as much as I could. I can with the valium but very painful. Im an RN and ive always seen Xr done, if i have a compression fx. Should i be up walking? My back is swelling also. I have no Xr or test to send to you. When will I hesr back I paid $39. Thank you. XXXX
Brief Answer:
Can be due to a fracture.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The presence of pain and swelling in the lower back can be due to a minor fracture or a muscle tear in the area. To detect the cause, MRI scan is the best investigation. X-ray may not pick up a soft tissue injury.
Since the back is painful, it is best to lie down straight and avoid walking till the pain subsides. Taking pain killers and muscle relaxants will help. Do consult an orthopedic surgeon for proper investigations.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be due to a fracture.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The presence of pain and swelling in the lower back can be due to a minor fracture or a muscle tear in the area. To detect the cause, MRI scan is the best investigation. X-ray may not pick up a soft tissue injury.
Since the back is painful, it is best to lie down straight and avoid walking till the pain subsides. Taking pain killers and muscle relaxants will help. Do consult an orthopedic surgeon for proper investigations.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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