yestarday i was running around and slipped on some ice and fell on my back
an know i have this big scratch on my back and it is really swelled up, and if i move normally it hurts like bad.
the location of the hurt is likemaybe 3or4inchs above weremy jeans sit um and close to me backbone
did i just like hurt myself or do i need to go to the doc?
2007-12-22 17:31:40 · 3 answers · asked by nanna 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Injuries in this location are really painful - it might be that way for 3-4 days. You don't need to see the doc unless the pain is too much, or if you experience any numbness, tingling, or burning sensations. Ibuprofen as directed on the bottle and applying an ice bag for 15-20 minutes every few hours might help a little - keep a piece of cloth between the ice bag and your skin.
2007-12-22 18:26:54 · answer #1 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You probably injured your tailbone. Unless it is severely broken, or shattered, there isn't much to be done - medically. If the pain does not subside in two or three days, visit a hospital to have an x-ray taken.
Dr. James Jeah MD
2007-12-23 01:35:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try these websites for info
http://www.medicinenet.com has full medicine info
http://www.webmd.com has symptom checker
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/index.html
My best,
Hope
2007-12-23 02:28:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋