What Causes Left Sided Lower Back Pain?

Posted on Thu, 23 Jan 2014

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Question : my back is hurting. lower left side. just a dull ache. i feel so very tired also. what's wrong with me?

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (6 hours later)

Brief Answer: It could be due to- Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. Pain in the lower back on the left side could be due to a muscular pain, disc prolapse, a pelvic pathology or a renal calculus. Investigations like MRI scan and ultrasound scan will help in the proper diagnosis. Meanwhile you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain.Doing hot fomatation and applying muscle relaxant gel will be helpful. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care

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