What Causes Soreness And Swelling On The Lower Back?

Posted on Tue, 3 Feb 2015

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Question : what causes soreness and swelling on right hipbone in lower back?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Muscular spasm.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
You seem to be suffering from Severe Muscular Spasm.
For muscular pain i advise following:
1. A combination of pain killer and muscle relaxant containing Diclofenac and Thiocholchiside.
2. To do hot fomentation of the affected area.
3. To apply Diclofenac ointment locally.
4. To get physiotherapy done particularly Ultrasonic heat massage.
Your pain would start getting better in 5 days.
If it doesn't help, i would advise you to get:
1. Xray LS Spine
2. Xray Both Pelvis with SI joints.
3. ESR, CRP
4. Rheumatoid Factor.
I hope it helps.
Stay Healthy.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (5 minutes later)

What is ESR,CRP?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Markers of Inflammation.

Detailed Answer:
ESR is Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate.
CRP is C-Reactive Protein.
They both are markers of inflammation and are increased in cases where there is inflammation going on.
If you have any further query please ask me.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar