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Should I Go For X-ray As I Fall On The Backbone?
slipped on stairs and fell on the backbone. Hurts more on the right side of the "butt crack". Tool Aleve, ibuprofen and asa, pain can range from dull achy to hurts when trying to get up. Trying not to put pressure on the right side. should i ice and then heat? x-ray? dont think it is broken but will see how the pain is tomorrow.
Wed, 9 Aug 2017
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I think you should do the X ray to exculed the fracture of the tailbone. Also you should see if there is blood on your stool as sometimes the fracture damages the rectum ( the end part of the bowel)
I wish you quick recovery
Dr. Selmani
Thank you for using healthcaremagic
I read your question and understood your concern
I think you should do the X ray to exculed the fracture of the tailbone. Also you should see if there is blood on your stool as sometimes the fracture damages the rectum ( the end part of the bowel)
I wish you quick recovery
Dr. Selmani
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