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What Is The Treatment For Sharp Back Pain?
Hi Doc, whenever I reach out for something , I get a sharp pain in the upper quadrant of my back,,near the mid - spine and below the right shoulder. How can I get rid of this pain? Should I treat with heat or cold or a combination and at what interval and for how long?
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.After going through your query I think you are suffering from chronic backache . Treatment of back pain is exercises and analgesics (diclofenac ). Sometimes vitamin D deficiency is the cause so get her vitamin D checked .If it is low then vitamin D supplementation ( weekly with milk) can be taken.Avoid long continuous standing.Sit in a straight posture. Eat milk and milk product, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily. To further investigate MRI of the region is advised . I think your query answered.Welcome to any follow up query
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