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Hi. Since June I have bad lower back pain especially when in bed and for the first hour or so in the morning. Also since January i have bad pain in my heels and find it hard to walk most of the time. And since February I ve had alot of pain and pressure on my tailbone. I havent had any injuries in either area. Any idea what could be causing it?
Mon, 25 Apr 2016
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. You seem to have pain due to Arthritis of sacroiliac joints / weakened bones( osteoporosis)/ degenerative changes in vertebrae or disc problems. All of these are related to degenerative changes caused by over use/ age. You need to consult an orthopedic surgeon for a detailed physical examination/ investigations like serum calcium, vitamin D, Rheumatic factor in blood / X ray spine & joints. After coming to exact diagnosis you would be offered cause specific treatment , which can be( medicines with NSAID, steroids/ calcium & vitamin D supplements/physiotherapy/ surgery Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Lower Back Pain
Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. You seem to have pain due to Arthritis of sacroiliac joints / weakened bones( osteoporosis)/ degenerative changes in vertebrae or disc problems. All of these are related to degenerative changes caused by over use/ age. You need to consult an orthopedic surgeon for a detailed physical examination/ investigations like serum calcium, vitamin D, Rheumatic factor in blood / X ray spine & joints. After coming to exact diagnosis you would be offered cause specific treatment , which can be( medicines with NSAID, steroids/ calcium & vitamin D supplements/physiotherapy/ surgery Thanks.