I fell down a couple of stairs and hit my back around the T6-T7 area. I now have tenderness upon palpating and movement midline as well as to the R flank than radiates inferior to the site of injury and then there is pain and tenderness to the R abd on the midaxillary line. I have no hematuria. Should I be concerned?
Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular assessment and MRI is advised for the spine. Since you had a fall, I will advise you that you should undergo an MRI as the T6-T7 area is tender and also the mid-axillary line. Also, the movements are restricted I will advise to take proper care. If any vertebral fracture is present the symptoms may slowly develop and lead to bigger issues. Kindly get an MRI done to see if any bony issues are there and the rib cage is not injured. Also, when you fell down the stairs and hit your back, anything can happen, to prevention is better than cure. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor.