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How can you care for your child who has a compression fracture of the spine?
- Be safe with medicines. Give pain medicines exactly as directed.
- If the doctor gave your child a prescription medicine for pain, give it as prescribed.
- If your child is not taking a prescription pain medicine, ask your doctor if your child can take an over-the-counter medicine.
- If your child needs a brace, make sure it's used the way your doctor told you. Your child must wear it until the doctor tells you it is okay to stop.
- Don't let your child do any physical activities unless your doctor says it is okay.
Compression fracture of the spine in children: When to call
Call 911 anytime you think your child may need emergency care. For example, call if:
- Your child is unable to move an arm or a leg at all.
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
- Your child has new or worse symptoms in the arms, legs, belly, or buttocks. Symptoms may include:
- Numbness or tingling.
- Weakness.
- Pain.
- Your child loses bladder or bowel control.
- Your child has belly pain, bloating, vomiting, or nausea.
Watch closely for changes in your child's health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- Your child does not get better as expected.
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