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Large swelling on back causing pain

  • 14-11-2012 12:41AM
    #1
    RachelO167
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭


    My brother has been complaining about a pain in his back since Sunday. He said its worse at school as he is sitting in the one position for 30-40 mins and his back stiffens up. This evening i was helping him with his English and the same pain in his back came again. It only comes when he stays in the one position for more then 5-10 mins.
    I had a look at his back this evening and i saw that the lower left side of his spine was swollen. It is very unusual looking. The swelling is circled in red in the following attachment.
    All help is greatly appreciated
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Comments

  • #2
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,259 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    He needs to go the doctor.
    Looking for help online is ridiculous.


  • #3
    durano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 132 ✭✭durano


    For most ailments I would suggest going to a doc however for back injuries are wasting your time,you will just be told to rest it up.
    Doctors and sports injuries rarely mix in my experience,they don't have the expertise.


  • #4
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,259 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    durano wrote: »
    For most ailments I would suggest going to a doc however for back injuries are wasting your time,you will just be told to rest it up.
    Doctors and sports injuries rarely mix in my experience,they don't have the expertise.
    Who siad it was a sports injury?


  • #5
    RachelO167
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭RachelO167


    I can guarantee that this is NOT a sports injury. My brother doesn't play any sports. I think we'll bring him to the doctors tomorrow just to make sure it isn't anything serious


  • #6
    randylonghorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,509 ✭✭✭✭randylonghorn



    Seeking medical advice from a lot of anonymous people on the internet is never a good idea, and is expressly forbidden by the Boards T&C.


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