What Causes Lower Back Pain?

Posted on Tue, 20 Jan 2015

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Question : The only other problem is that I have lower back pains but not anything in my upper right section of the abdomen. I seem lately to have a bit more gassy (farting) problems then I have had before!
When I lay in the fetal postion as that is how I always sleep the pain seems to subside!

Answered by Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Getting a stool culture and Liver Function testing will help here

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir!

Thank you so much for writing back!

Since you now mentioned you have physical discomfort too,I think you should see a physician and get a stool culture done along with LFT.

According to me you should take tablets containing norfloxacin and tinidazole tablets for 7 days for relief.Start taking omeprazole tablets to subside your gas problems. Never take any antibiotic or prescription medication without discussing it with your primary care doctor first.

Hope this helps.If you have no further queries,please rate this answer and close this discussion.
Dr.Moumita Chakraborty

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Follow up: Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (54 minutes later)

Thank you Dr,
Assuming everything else is OK and that stool color is normal, no blood in urine and my back pain subsides when laying in the fetal position you dont think my liver is out of whack?
I have no vomiting, loss of weight etc!
I know..I know........ I should see a Dr to confirm this but I cant now due to lack of funds!

Answered by Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cannot comment on your liver just by your stool's picture

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you so much for writing back!

You liver definitely has changes since you have a long drinking history.But for now it is difficult to comment anything oh your liver just with your stool's picture.A proper physical examination,LFT and an ultrasonography would confirm that.

Hope this helps..If you have no further queries,please rate this answer and close this discussion.

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Follow up: Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (2 days later)

DR,
From the following added on info :
No stool color change, no upper stomach pains no R. shoulder pains, no blood in urine, no headaches, no vomiting, stool is normal color no jaundice etc.
No weight loss and only about 4 pounds added in about 3 weeks!

Answered by Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are doing good!

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

I am happy to hear that you do not have any physical discomfort right now.Please cut on your drinking to prevent future issues.

To know the condition of you liver,you can anytime go for liver function test and Upper abdomen ultrasonography.

Please stop drinking gradually,if needed take a physician's help for the same.

Hope this helps..If you have no further queries,please rate this answer and close this discussion.
Dr.Moumita Chakraborty

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Follow up: Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (1 hour later)

So it sounds if I am doing ok to you? Other then the fullness in my stomach? I tend to fart a bit more then before! (sorry but I guess flatuness is the more proper word!?

Answered by Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
could be gastritis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

You might be having gastritis after heavy drinking. Please take over the counter omeprazole 40mg tablets in the morning empty stomach for relief. Please cut down alcohol.

Thank you!
Dr. Moumita Chakraborty

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Follow up: Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (1 hour later)

Will doing daily exersise as simple walking help reduce the belly fat?

Answered by Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Yes !! It will definitely help you lose body weight.

Thank you
Dr. Moumita Chakraborty

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