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Lower Back Pain. Taking Antiinflammtory Medicine. No Kidney Infection. Muscle Pull?
Hi I have had a pain in my lower back spreading to the left side of back for the past 3 weeks and its gradually got worse, I went to my gp she tested my urine for kidney infection but nothing showed up, she is treating the pain with anti inflammatories for one week she Sid it can be common to pull a muscle in this area especially common in women of my age 37.. Is this a correct diagnosis ?
Tue, 17 Sep 2013
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Thanks for writing to us.
The pain in the lower back could be due to a muscular sprain, wrong body posture, herniated discs, etc. A direct examination and MRI scan will help in diagnosis.
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 the lower back could be due to a muscular sprain, wrong body posture, herniated discs, etc. A direct examination and MRI scan will help in diagnosis.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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