Suggest Treatment For Low Back Pain And Black Stool

Posted on Sun, 19 Jul 2015

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Sun, 19 Jul 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have been experiencing low back pain (low on the left side) for 3 days. Just now my stool was black. Any ideas?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better

Detailed Answer:
Hello

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:

1. how many stools are you passing daily?
2. is it semi solid or watery?
3. is pain persistent or episodic?
4. any history of fever?
5. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
6. are you on any medication?
7. any other symptom that you would like to share?

I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

1. One stool today
2, Stool is watery
3. Pain is dull and episodic
4. Not that I am aware
5. Hypertension - controlled with Lisinopril
6. zoloft, zyprexa, lisinopril
7. Additional symptoms - dull headachek ,overall pain in chest and back

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please see description

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. Pain could muscular in nature. Black stool means there could be blood in it. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:

- visit hospital to get a stool examination done IF there is another episode of black stool.
- naproxen twice a day for 3 days.
- take hot water in a rubber bottle and put it at the site of pain. It will give soothing effect.
- avoid lifting heavy weight till you become healthy again.

Hopefully you will observe improvement soon but If pain persists then visit hospital for workup & physiotherapy.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

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