HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Can Severe Pain In The Back Be Treated?

My husband fell on his back. He hit the edge of a brick step at his rib cage. He can take a deep breath without pain and so far no bruising, but it is causing him pain to twist slightly. He has been icing it. What else should he do to help alleviate the pain?
Fri, 22 Dec 2017
Report Abuse
Critical Care Specialist,  's  Response
Madam I understand your concern for your husband's health condition. Post trauma he may have some minor injury. It can be hair line fracture also possible. I would suggest to do iceing and ask him to take rest and lie flat as much as possible. It will take at least 2 weeks to alleviate the pain. Avoid movement of back in front and back. If still pain persist, I would suggest to consult your orthopedic and get it evaluated in detail.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How Can Severe Pain In The Back Be Treated?

Madam I understand your concern for your husband s health condition. Post trauma he may have some minor injury. It can be hair line fracture also possible. I would suggest to do iceing and ask him to take rest and lie flat as much as possible. It will take at least 2 weeks to alleviate the pain. Avoid movement of back in front and back. If still pain persist, I would suggest to consult your orthopedic and get it evaluated in detail.