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How To Treat A Painful Back And Arm Following A Fall?
HI, My dad fell in the tub two days ago. He is in excellent physical condition and only 58 years old - but he just slipped. His back hurts and his right arm. It also hurts when he sneezes. Since he has no insurance - do I really need to take him to a dr. or can I just give him some Diclofenac and some muscle relaxant gel? Thank you Adina
Wed, 24 Aug 2016
Hi ADINA
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern.
HE MAY HAVE INJURED HIS DISC . WAIT FOR 5 DAYS,GIVE HIM ANALGESICS, IF HE DOESNT IMPROVE, GET HIS MRI/ X RAY DONE
Nothing to worry about, HE should eventually get back to normal.
Get back to me for any FOLLOW UP QUERIES anytime.
Kind Regards,
Dr Mahaveer Patil...(MBBS,MS,Mch)
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern.
HE MAY HAVE INJURED HIS DISC . WAIT FOR 5 DAYS,GIVE HIM ANALGESICS, IF HE DOESNT IMPROVE, GET HIS MRI/ X RAY DONE
Nothing to worry about, HE should eventually get back to normal.
Get back to me for any FOLLOW UP QUERIES anytime.
Kind Regards,
Dr Mahaveer Patil...(MBBS,MS,Mch)
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