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I fell from a bat stool on my back. i felt instant pain across my lower back and tail bone. i'm all bruised up and can't sit straight. advice?
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Check it soon: When you have those and bruising from a fall you should be warred, it could fracture of the tail bone or some else
Answered 11/10/2020
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Fall: Fall with injury to back needs evaluation for severity of injury and appropriate tx to relieve pain.
Answered 12/9/2012
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