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What Causes Severe Pain In Lower Lumbar Region After Falling On Buttocks?
Question: Thank you Monday night I got up to use bathroom. My feet got tangled and I had a hard fall on m
buttocks, I have now had pain since the fall in muscles on each side of lower lumbar. When I am completely supie and try to get up I experience painful spasims in these mucles tht cause me to cry. I just had x rays and had to lie flat on the metal table. When I tried to roll on my left side for more studies I again experience this severe cramping,. I did not have thes symptoms for three days after fall. Help my email is YYYY@YYYY
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Thank you XXXXXXX
buttocks, I have now had pain since the fall in muscles on each side of lower lumbar. When I am completely supie and try to get up I experience painful spasims in these mucles tht cause me to cry. I just had x rays and had to lie flat on the metal table. When I tried to roll on my left side for more studies I again experience this severe cramping,. I did not have thes symptoms for three days after fall. Help my email is YYYY@YYYY
1
Thank you XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
need to investigate for spine injury
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM
It is important to consider any spine injury here.
A fall on buttocks, high age, difficulty in getting up from supine position is suggestive of spine injury.
However, it is only a suspicion and investigation only can confirm the condition.
A back ache while bending forward, or on prolonged sitting if any, further supports the back injury condition.
Anyhow, it is imperative to undergo investigations to rule out spine injury.
An X ray Spine or Best an MRI spine, is advisable.
A consultation to orthopedician is advisable as one will need to undergo a proper physical examination. Also covert injuries to other structures also needs to be checked.
Meanwhile you can continue taking ibuprofen as required.
Take precautions to avoid strenous activities untill a diagnosis ruled out.
Welcome for further suggestions.
Regards,
Dr Pankaj
need to investigate for spine injury
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM
It is important to consider any spine injury here.
A fall on buttocks, high age, difficulty in getting up from supine position is suggestive of spine injury.
However, it is only a suspicion and investigation only can confirm the condition.
A back ache while bending forward, or on prolonged sitting if any, further supports the back injury condition.
Anyhow, it is imperative to undergo investigations to rule out spine injury.
An X ray Spine or Best an MRI spine, is advisable.
A consultation to orthopedician is advisable as one will need to undergo a proper physical examination. Also covert injuries to other structures also needs to be checked.
Meanwhile you can continue taking ibuprofen as required.
Take precautions to avoid strenous activities untill a diagnosis ruled out.
Welcome for further suggestions.
Regards,
Dr Pankaj
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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