What Causes Mild Lower Back Pain?

Posted on Tue, 18 Apr 2017

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Question : Good evening Doctor,
I am 35 years old.
I have been experiencing mild pain in the lower back since few days. Suspecting it could be some stones in the kidneys. Please advise.
Thanks and regards. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Ultrasound scan

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

If the pain is intermittent and squeezing type it could be due to kidney stones.

You can rule out the same by getting a Ultrasound scan of the abdomen and pelvis.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (6 minutes later)

Thank you doctor. Do you recommend any temporary medicine for relieving the pain till I get the tests done?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
antispasmodics

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

You can take antispasmodics like Tab Buscopan for pain. not more than 2 per day.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T