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What Causes Severe Backache?

My 80 year old father is having extreme back pain, but won t tell his doc because he doesn t like how pain meds make him feel. I was wondering if pain patches would have the same effect, or if I should recommend that he talk to his doctor about that option.
posted on Thu, 16 Mar 2017
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Hi,

The symptoms are more consistent with spine related problems like disc prolapse or arthritis. As a first line management you can try analgesics like Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persists it is better to consult an orthopedics and plan for an MRI scan.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Backache?

Hi, The symptoms are more consistent with spine related problems like disc prolapse or arthritis. As a first line management you can try analgesics like Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persists it is better to consult an orthopedics and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician