What Causes Severe Lower Back Pain In An Elderly Woman?

Posted on Wed, 17 Feb 2016

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Question : Hi my name is XXXX, I started having terrible pain in my lower back and hurts really bad when I try to get up out of my chair. I have taken two aleve and it didn't even take any pain at all away. I also woke up with early this morning with diarea, Can you help me?
My age is 67 female

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs mri

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible spine involvement.
I would recommend testing an MRI LS spine.
It will be able to confirm the diagnosis.
The treatment will depend on the reports.
I hope that the information helps. Best of luck. Dr Mittal

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