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2017-12-27 02:16:34
I fell down four feet and landed on my butt. I felt a crunch on my lower back and have had severe pain for three days . What can I do ?
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• Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily. • Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily. • Avoid bending in front.

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Do not ignore your injury. At your age there are high chances of having compression fractures of vertebral bodies. These do not present as regular fractures do.
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Visit nearby Orthopaedic Surgeon and get evaluated with X-ray. Local hot water compression and rest help relieve pain.
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If there are symptoms like weakness of Lowe limbering, tingling or numbness and bowel/bladder involvement post surgery. These suggest neurological involvement and requires MRI for further evaluation urgently.

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