Getting Periodic Pain In Lower Back And Lower Abdomen. How To Get Relief?

Posted on Sat, 12 Jan 2013

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Question : hi ihave pain in lower back and lower abdomen feels like labour or pariod pain and when i move hips pain shoots down leg iam female 40 ys old no other probs except ibs

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (2 hours later)

Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.

I have read your query in detail. The symptoms you have described are more likely to be symptoms of muscular spasm.

Following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily).
• Avoid forward bending.
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.

I advice you to get it checked out by a gynaecologist to rule out any gynaecological cause.

I hope this answers your query. I will be available for further guidance if you needed.
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Wishing you good health...

Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar