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What Causes A Sudden Onset Of Back Pain In An Elderly Person?
Question: I am 72 yrs old and had a sudden onset of back pain; then noticed that my stomach and midriff had enlarged and belly button became off center; have been told that it was a shift in my weight even though I weigh 110 lbs (5' 3") and have had complete abdominal ultrsound and colonoscopy within the past month and have also ruled out ovarian cancer by doctor; if it is a shift in weight what can I do to get back to normal size? YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Needs work up and management
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. I believe it's the weight bearing that is causing stress fracture and also posture related belly button shift. I would suggest MR scans of spine, supportive pain killer management for the pain and efforts to lose weight with exercise , increase caloric consumption and reduced caloric intake of 2000 calories a day or less.
I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Needs work up and management
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. I believe it's the weight bearing that is causing stress fracture and also posture related belly button shift. I would suggest MR scans of spine, supportive pain killer management for the pain and efforts to lose weight with exercise , increase caloric consumption and reduced caloric intake of 2000 calories a day or less.
I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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