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I fell down about 6 or 7 stairs yesterday, and now i am experiencing a very severe pain in my left lower back/hip area. i can not rotate my upper body. i have a cold sharp pain going down my left leg as well. how should i go about treating this?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Trauma: You suffered a mechanical trauma to your back and your symptoms are suggesting a pinched nerve due to inflammation. You should seek immediate medical attention for 2 reasons, first symptom control as pain is unbearable and second to have imaging and treatment as needed depending on findings and potential for further damage.

Answered 2/22/2020

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A member asked:

I fell down about 6 or 7 stairs yesterday, and now i am experiencing a very severe pain in my left lower back/hip area. i can not rotate my upper body. i have a cold sharp pain going down my left leg as well. how should i go about treating this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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