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My grandmothers back has been hurting for the past three days. how can you help?
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See her doctor: A compression fracture of the spine is very common in older woman, especially with a known history of osteoporosis. The intial approach should be conservative , meaninf anti inaflammatories is medicall y ok, ice/heat and limit motion in the painful area. If pain persists, an xray and a medical evaluation may be needed to further determine cause and appriate treatment fot the pain.
Answered 1/17/2013
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