Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I slipped on some wet stairs and hit my lower back pretty hard. i'm in some pain but more when i move a certain way. should i go to the e.r.?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Or Urgent Care: You should get seen and treated. You may need x-rays and medication for the pain. In the mean time, put some ice on it.
Answered 11/26/2013
6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I slipped and fell down stairs backward. Right lower back (waist area) hurts on/off. Pain moves to front stomach/waist area. Had exact fall last year.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Fell yesterday on stairs. Between my left butt and lower back is swollen and painful if light pressure is applied. My neck is paining when i move it. ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Fell down my stairs, step hit my back, wind was knocked out of me, lower back on left side, painful to touch the ribs there. Did I crack a rib?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I fell down the stairs a few months ago and my back hurts more now, i don't have insurance, what should I do? As i fell my lower back hit each step, i seem to have a continuous pain between my right leg and lower back (more on the right side) are there se
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I fell dwn the stairs hit my lower back spine between my two dimples on my back.Now theres a round purple dark patch?..My hips feel paraylsed and hard
I fell down the stairs pretty hard yesterday afternoon. I hit my upper back on a step pretty hard to the point it knocked the wind out of me. Today my spine is tender where I hit. Should I be concerned? No other problems such and numbness etc..?
I hit my lower shin pretty good on stairs. I can hardly put weight or move my leg without severe pain. Its very swollen to my ankle but no bruising?
Today I was walking down the stairs and I slipped and fell. I hit my lower back on the a step. There is bruising and pain. What should I do?
I fell going down stairs last year. hit my lower back on edge of stair. there is a bump from when i fell still present on my lower back left side??
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
