What Causes Increase In Temperature In The Back?

Posted on Tue, 25 Jul 2017

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Question : I think my problem is a neurological one---for the last 8 months I tend to run a temperature on my bottom and lower back and it just does not seem to go away.
So when I sit down my rear is hot. It just very uncomfortable and I think it is also
causing some body tissue damage. Any help ????
Regards,
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Answered by Dr. Olsi Taka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Doesn't seem neurological.

Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.

Judging from your description and the distribution of the symptoms I do not think the issue is a neurological one. The distribution of that sensation does not correspond to any specific nerve root, neither does it correspond to spinal cord damage, doesn't correlate anatomically.

One possibility would a joint issue, arthritis, inflammation of the lower spine and sacral bone. In order to confirm that the first step would be x-rays of the lumbar spine and sacral area. If results are not clear then perhaps further testing by MRI may be considered. In the meanwhile I would try over the counter anti-inflammatory medication like Ibuprofen.

I remain at your disposal for other questions.

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