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Have Lump In Back Along With Pain. Should It Be Taken Serious?
Hi! I'm a healthy female 15 year old and i was wondering if it's normal for me to be experiencing extreme pain in my lower back? Based on my observations, there is a small lump about 3" in diameter on the area where i feel extreme shooting pains. Could it simply be because of carrying heavy nap sacks to school or the long hours of sitting at a ninety degree position? If so, could this lead to anything dangerous? Oh and i have no history of being involved in any dangerous incident regarding my back. I haven't been.
Since i haven't consulted a doctor on this case, my decision to push through with a medical check up will depend on your advice. So i look forward to your reply and i thank you so much for your time!
Since i haven't consulted a doctor on this case, my decision to push through with a medical check up will depend on your advice. So i look forward to your reply and i thank you so much for your time!
Fri, 19 Apr 2013
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The pain in your back seems to be a muscular pain and is likely to be due to a postural defect and carrying heavy loads on your back. A direct examination and investigations like MRI scan will help in detecting the cause of this pain.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The pain in your back seems to be a muscular pain and is likely to be due to a postural defect and carrying heavy loads on your back. A direct examination and investigations like MRI scan will help in detecting the cause of this pain.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Hello and Welcome to HCM,
Thanks for writing to us.
The low back pain and swelling seems to be result of muscle spasm which in itself is a protective mechanism body develops so that the back avoids abnormal posture. For pain to go, it takes not only rest (on a comfortable bed) but also avoidance of particular positions . While on work don't sit in one position for more than an hour and take frequent stretch breaks.
I suggest you to consult your orthopaedician for a detailed physical examination and appropriate investigations. It might help with few medications and physiotherapy for a few days.
Hope this helps you.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Thanks for writing to us.
The low back pain and swelling seems to be result of muscle spasm which in itself is a protective mechanism body develops so that the back avoids abnormal posture. For pain to go, it takes not only rest (on a comfortable bed) but also avoidance of particular positions . While on work don't sit in one position for more than an hour and take frequent stretch breaks.
I suggest you to consult your orthopaedician for a detailed physical examination and appropriate investigations. It might help with few medications and physiotherapy for a few days.
Hope this helps you.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
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Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Bad posture is the most likely cause for the pain
You will benefit by examination / and advice on Physiotherapy
A lump can not be accounted for - by this.
If there is one, excision and biopsy is the best solution
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Bad posture is the most likely cause for the pain
You will benefit by examination / and advice on Physiotherapy
A lump can not be accounted for - by this.
If there is one, excision and biopsy is the best solution
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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