My Father Mr. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX Sarangi, Having Lower Back Pain

Posted on Sun, 10 May 2020

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Question : My father Mr. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX Sarangi, having lower back pain on/off and knee pain from past 6 - 9 months.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to spondylottic changes.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
At the age of 73, the pain in the lower back can be related to ankylosing spondylosis or herniated discs in the lower spine. The pain in the knees can be due to osteoarthritic changes in the joints. This needs an MRI scan of the spine and the knee to find out the extent of changes that his joints have undergone so that a proper treatment can be started. Mild pain killers and Volini spray or the massage oils can provide a short term relief till then. Regular physiotherapy according to the severity of the problem can help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (8 minutes later)

Hello Doctor,

Can you prescribe some vitamins or pain killers until we move out of this COVID-19 situation and then I can definitely get the MRI done as suggested.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Details below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
To take care of the pain, he can start with Tab Ibuprofen 600 mg twice a day after meals. In case the pain is acute then a muscle relaxant like Tolagin 4 mg twice a day may be needed in addition to ibuprofen.
He can also start with joint lubricant supplements like Cartigen Duo twice a day after meals.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (17 minutes later)

Thank you very much sir.. for how many days he should take these medications?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
He can take these for a week for now.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
He can take the medicines for a week and then consult his orthopedician for evaluation.
Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (14 hours later)

Thank you Sir.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you.
I am glad I could help.
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Please accept my answer in case there are no further queries and recommend our services to your friends too if you have found it helpful.
I wish you the very best in whatever you do.
Warm regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (3 minutes later)

Thank you very much Sir. Appreciate your help.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T