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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain Over Lower Rib Cage After Fall

I slipped in the bath this morning from a standing position. Came clattering down on my back. I was very winded and had difficulty breathing initially. I now have a bad ache in my back over the lower rib cage. I have no numbness in legs or arms. Should I lie flat or move around to keep the muscles active. I am using an ice pack at the moment. I am 63 and weigh 9st.I have controlled high blood pressure 5mg enalaprol a day and mild asthma.
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.After going through your query I think you are suffering from muscular pain due to injury.Treatment of it is rest and analgesics (diclofenac three times a day after meals).Sometimes strong analgesic(such as tramadol three times a day after meals) is required. Omeperazole before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics .You should rest as far as possible as in this condition muscles need rest.It may take a week time to complete relief. However you can get spine and chest x ray done to exclude fracture.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I think your query answered.Welcome to any follow up query.
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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain Over Lower Rib Cage After Fall

Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.After going through your query I think you are suffering from muscular pain due to injury.Treatment of it is rest and analgesics (diclofenac three times a day after meals).Sometimes strong analgesic(such as tramadol three times a day after meals) is required. Omeperazole before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics .You should rest as far as possible as in this condition muscles need rest.It may take a week time to complete relief. However you can get spine and chest x ray done to exclude fracture.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I think your query answered.Welcome to any follow up query.