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How Can Back Injury Be Treated?
I fell getting out of my shower about 10days ago I am 66years old. It is very unusual. for me to fall I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. but not on my coxis of my back. I have not seen an orthopedic. MD beeecausr. I believe nothing is broken, I can still walk and get around. How do you suggest I treat a badly bruised back?
Wed, 19 Jul 2017
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Tail bone after a fall could be due to fracture or bruising of coccyx bone.
Xray can confirm the diagnosis.
You can take Advil 400 mg up to 4 times daily, apply ice, take rest and follow up with your primary care provider to rule out possible underlying fracture.
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Dr.Lekshmi
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Tail bone after a fall could be due to fracture or bruising of coccyx bone.
Xray can confirm the diagnosis.
You can take Advil 400 mg up to 4 times daily, apply ice, take rest and follow up with your primary care provider to rule out possible underlying fracture.
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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