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What Causes Painful Muscle Spasms In The Middle Of Back?

Hello my name is Tammy I have been having muscle spasms in the middle of my back, I have had this at least 3 times in the past 3 months it s very painful, it hurts to breathe and and move also the pain is in my ribs area it feels like I have a full bladder that s been full for hours, I also had 2 back surgerys and am on heavy meds and there not taking the pain away do I need to go to the hospital
Thu, 3 Sep 2015
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I warmly Welcome you!

Probable causes:-
Urinary tract infection and kidney irritation. May be Urolithiasis (stones).

Muscular Spasms of back.



Management:-

some Laboratory work needed:-
Ultrasound of kidney ureter and bladder.
Urine complete analysis.
Myoglobin levels testing.


Medications:-
Excedrin Extra Strength.
ThermaCare HeatWraps around the back in affected area.
Cranberry Juice.
Plenty of fluids and water.


Hope it helps. Kindly let me know if you need further assistance anytime.

Regards!
DR.HANIF
USA

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What Causes Painful Muscle Spasms In The Middle Of Back?

I warmly Welcome you! Probable causes:- Urinary tract infection and kidney irritation. May be Urolithiasis (stones). Muscular Spasms of back. Management:- some Laboratory work needed:- Ultrasound of kidney ureter and bladder. Urine complete analysis. Myoglobin levels testing. Medications:- Excedrin Extra Strength. ThermaCare HeatWraps around the back in affected area. Cranberry Juice. Plenty of fluids and water. Hope it helps. Kindly let me know if you need further assistance anytime. Regards! DR.HANIF USA