Suggest Treatment For Burning Feeling In Left Buttocks After Injury

Posted on Sun, 28 Jun 2015

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Question : I fell on my left back side yesterday and now feel like a burning pain if I lie on it or twist to the left. Also I can not fully bend down without feeling burning tingling pain on my lower left back

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Soft tissue injury likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain and burning on the left lower back that you have is likely to be due to a soft tissue injury in the area causing a local swelling. Most of the times such injuries do take 2-3 weeks to improve.
You can help the improvement by-
1. Avoid any strenuous exercises, lifting weights, climbing stairs, etc.
2. Take a mild pain killer like acetaminophen every 8 hourly.
3. Do a hot fomentation in the area twice daily.
4. You can apply a local analgesic gel like Volini also.
Do consult an Orthopedician for a physical examination and stronger prescription medicines in case there is swelling, persistent pain and difficulty in walking.
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. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (16 minutes later)

I am able to move comfortably all around my body except for my lower left back. I do feel swelling. I feel better today than yesterday. I couldn't even sit up. Today I can set up but tend to shift my weight towards my right. In bed, I can only sleep on my right hand side and on my back. I can not sleep on my left had side yet. Will I be able to bend towards the floor without feeling pain? and also I can't twist to my left without feeling a burning tingling pain there...I can fully twist right without any issues at all

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You need rest to heal well.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Since the injury is not even 48 hours old, you need to avoid all painful movements. Do not bend forward or lift any weight for at least 2 weeks. Do not try to touch floor by bending. It can cause further damage. You need to take rest for proper healing. Avoid do not lie down or twist towards left side. This will all heal in next 2 weeks.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj