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This morning i fell down the stairs and hurt my tailbone. it still hurts and i'm having back and belly pains. should i go to the dr.?

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What makes you fall?: It sounds like you need to get checked, not only for your injury but why you fell in the first place. Are you in danger of falling more?

Dr Hemming agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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