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What Causes Lower Back Pain?
I am having pain in my back close to the sides of my body, this morning it was on one side and now its on the other side. Its an intense pain and when the pain goes away its like I have a lot of pressure. it is in the lower part almost where my kidneys are, I don t know what this could be.
Tue, 1 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have lower back pain. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like cervical spondylosis , cervical radiculopathy , nerve compression , herniated disc or lifting heavy object in wrong position . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI along with nerve conduction test. Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and physical therapy along with particular stretching exercises . For now apply warm compresses on lower back , do not lift heavy object and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. In some cases doctor may recommend surgery like in disc problem .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have lower back pain. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like cervical spondylosis , cervical radiculopathy , nerve compression , herniated disc or lifting heavy object in wrong position . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI along with nerve conduction test. Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and physical therapy along with particular stretching exercises . For now apply warm compresses on lower back , do not lift heavy object and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. In some cases doctor may recommend surgery like in disc problem .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have lower back pain. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like disc problem , compressed fracture in spine , lifting heavy object in wrong position , muscle spasm and sciatica , diabetic neuropathy . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon who may recommend physical therapy , complete bed rest after reviewing reports from CT scan or MRI of back . Doctor may also take history For now apply warm compresses to back several times a day , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Doctor may also recommend surgery in case of disc problem .Do not lift heavy object and so not sit in one position for long time .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have lower back pain. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like disc problem , compressed fracture in spine , lifting heavy object in wrong position , muscle spasm and sciatica , diabetic neuropathy . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon who may recommend physical therapy , complete bed rest after reviewing reports from CT scan or MRI of back . Doctor may also take history For now apply warm compresses to back several times a day , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Doctor may also recommend surgery in case of disc problem .Do not lift heavy object and so not sit in one position for long time .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
I find this answer helpful
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