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I fell down stairs today. left hip very sore. pain is spreading over my kidney and now to my stomach.

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Contusion: Prob injury musculoskeletal system which could cause referred pain depending how far of fall or impact. Could cause hip or pelvic fracture, muscle contusion or internal organ damage if significant fall. Evaluation by ER physician recommended.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

I fell down stairs today. left hip very sore. pain is spreading over my kidney and now to my stomach.

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Dr. John Cooper answered

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