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A member asked:

What to do if i fell down the stairs on my back n right side but why would my left side be hurting more than my right?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It is not just the: area that took a direct blow that can become injured.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/30/2015

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