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Spinal injury
Hiiii...my daughter is 6 years old...her weight is 25 kg...My child fell down today and hit their back against the wall. Now they are unable to stand or sit properly. She is in pain...Could this be something serious? The doctors are not available yet this morning.
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1.Get x ray for DL spine Ap and lateral view
2. Strict bed rest
3. Supporting belt for spine
4. Check any disturbance in bowel and bladder function
5. Oral pain killers for symptomatic pain relief
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Get xray of affected area first
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In such situation it’s important to get an xray of the spine done first before any conclusion and until then make sure she isn’t mobilised much.
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Get xray DL and LS spine AP and Lateral views done
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Avoid unnecessary ambulation until any injury is ruled out
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Please do ask about her to move her limbs, toes and control over the bowel and bladder. If deranged kindly consult Spine surgeon.
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X rays and if there are fractures to note then should go for MRI
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Don't give anything to drink or eat in a lying down position, let her relax in a comfortable position.
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Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Get evaluated
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Dr. Rahul Kumar Pandey
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10 yrs exp
Lucknow
X-ray required.Please get X Ray done
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