Frequent Back Pain On Left Hand Side

Posted on Thu, 23 Aug 2012

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Question : Hi doctor my name is AAAAA and my AAAAA age about 45yrs now a day she frquentely fall sick because of back pain left hand side.

Answered by Dr. Sathyadharan Panneer (2 hours later)

Hi,
Thanks for asking.

May I know further details about her back pain?
1.Since how long she is suffering from the pain? when did it became worse?
2. Whether the pain is in mid back or low back?
3. Does the pain radiate down her legs? Does she has numbness or pin-pricking sensation in her legs?
4. Is there any early morning stiffness in back?
5. Does she have any cough? weight loss? loss of appetite?
6. Is she suffering from any illness right now? Has she undergone any surgery? Also, was there any illness in the past?

waiting for your reply..
Regards..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Aparna Kohli