What Causes Persistent Pain In Lower Right Back Along Shortness Of Breath?

Posted on Sun, 23 Aug 2015

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Question : I have had continual pain in my right side and right lower back for two days; also, headache, shortness of breath and slight nausea. At first I took some Advil for the pain and then some TYLENOL 3 I had from a previous back problem....still no relief. What can I do?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be muscle spasm or urinary cause.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the lower right back that you have can be related to a muscle spasm or a disc problem or a renal infection. You need to consult your physician for a urine infection and get some stronger pain killers and muscle relaxants prescribed for relief. In case there is a urinary infection then an oral antibiotic may be needed.
You cam do a hot compress till then. It will relieve the pain if it is due to a muscle spasm.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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