Fallen from Stairs

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Fallen from Stairs

Asked for Male, 54 Years

My father has fallen from stairs and it has been more than 24 hours now but there is not any relief in pain. There is not any head injury ,or even in the spinal cord region. But most of the pain is around left hand side of the rib near back region. What should be do now? Is the condition serious? We haven't been able to get the Xray done due to lockdown and risk of Corona Virus. Please help us !! Is rib injury common after falling from stairs?

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Dr. Chintan Doshi Ortho surgeon 13 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Chintan Doshi

Ortho surgeon 13 yrs exp Mumbai

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