Suggest Treatment For Back Pain During Pregnancy
 
                                    
                                    
                                          
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                                            Question : I'm 4 months pregnant. My back is aching I worked today. I clean offices and homes. Can I rub alcohol or put any muscle pain ointments? will it affect the baby?
                            
                                    Brief Answer:
CAN USE PAIN RELIEF OINTMENTS SAFELY.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX 
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Topical application of pain ointments will not harm your baby.
Alcohol is best avoided as it wont provide much relief locally.
You can apply any OTC ointment / spray / gel for pain relief.
All the best .
Please feel free to discuss further.
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
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                                      Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
                                  
                              
                                         
 
                                    
                                    
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