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Lower Back Pain, Testicles Pain, Leg Pain. What Is Wrong?
hi i am a brickmason so i often stay bent over for long periods of time as well as lifting heavy objects. i recently hurt my lower back to the point where i can hardly walk sometimes. the pain shoots from my lower back to my testicals and down my leg. when i rest for a couple of days it feels a little better, but when i go back to work... same thing more pain. any advice what it might be?
Wed, 10 Apr 2013
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The pain in the back that you are feeling is likely to be due to a spinal injury. You need a bed rest on a firm mattress till the diagnosis is confirmed properly. Get an MRI done to find out the extent of injury you have suffered.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The pain in the back that you are feeling is likely to be due to a spinal injury. You need a bed rest on a firm mattress till the diagnosis is confirmed properly. Get an MRI done to find out the extent of injury you have suffered.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Hello and Welcome to HCM,
Thanks for writing to us.
From description , it seems you might developed muscular or ligamentous strain over back .
I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. You may get the MRI of the area affected under his/her guidance.
Meanwhile following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required
• Avoid forward bending.
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
Hope this helps you.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Thanks for writing to us.
From description , it seems you might developed muscular or ligamentous strain over back .
I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. You may get the MRI of the area affected under his/her guidance.
Meanwhile following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required
• Avoid forward bending.
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
Hope this helps you.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
I find this answer helpful
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