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Pain In The Back. Anything To Be Concerned?

Hi I've had a pain in my lower back for 4 or 5 weeks now, I thought I had pulled a muscle but the pain doesn't seem to have eased. It's in my lower back about 2-3 inches from my hip bone, sometimes it feels like the pain goes stright through to the front.
Should it be something to be concerned about? or just getting a bad back, I'm 37.
Vanessa
Wed, 7 Aug 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,
Welcome at HCM.

I have read details of your question.

Pattern of your pain in medical terms is known as pain radiating from loin to groin.Such type of pain is generally seen due to presence of stone in kidney or ureter(tube connecting kidney to urinary bladder).

You should do following to have relief-

-Consult to a general physician.

-Get routine blood investigation,ULTRASONOGRPAHY WHOLE ABDOMEN & COMPLETE URINE EXAMINATION.


-Drink plenty of water,at least 6-8 glasses per day.

-Take an analgesic with anti spasmodic like dicylomine .This will give you relief in pain.

-In case report comes in favor of stone then depending on size of stone your doctor will advice you treatment(which can be either medicines or surgery).In other case this pain may be due to strain & you can get relief with few days course of analgesic & physiotherapy.

Hope this all will help you.

Wish you a happy & healthy life.

With best wishes.
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  Dr. Saurabh Gupta's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
From description , it seems you might developed muscular or ligamentous strain over back .
Now after 4-5 weeks if pain is severe ,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.
Regards.
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Pain In The Back. Anything To Be Concerned?

Hello, Welcome at HCM. I have read details of your question. Pattern of your pain in medical terms is known as pain radiating from loin to groin.Such type of pain is generally seen due to presence of stone in kidney or ureter(tube connecting kidney to urinary bladder). You should do following to have relief- -Consult to a general physician. -Get routine blood investigation,ULTRASONOGRPAHY WHOLE ABDOMEN & COMPLETE URINE EXAMINATION. -Drink plenty of water,at least 6-8 glasses per day. -Take an analgesic with anti spasmodic like dicylomine .This will give you relief in pain. -In case report comes in favor of stone then depending on size of stone your doctor will advice you treatment(which can be either medicines or surgery).In other case this pain may be due to strain & you can get relief with few days course of analgesic & physiotherapy. Hope this all will help you. Wish you a happy & healthy life. With best wishes.