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I Have Been Having Middle Back Pain - Only Left
Question: I have been having middle back pain - only left side for last 10 days. Pain started when i lifted some weight in the gym in an awkward posture. Current examination is diagnosed as a muscle spasm. I have to travel internationally on Tuesday and hence concerned about the constant pain. Pain increases when standing/walking and if i sit straight. I have attached the prescription issued along with a picture showing pain area. The pain medication given is not helping. The Dr who diagnosed ruled out a need for MRI. I had a an X-ray and it shows everything normal.
Any recommendations?
Any recommendations?
Brief Answer:
Seems to be a muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your health concerns ,
I have seen the attached reports and prescription. You have pain due to muscle spasm only. The medicines prescribed are correct and will bring relief in next few days. Doing a hot compress and application of local analgesic gel will also help. Avoid stressing your back too much and avoid the painful movements.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Seems to be a muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your health concerns ,
I have seen the attached reports and prescription. You have pain due to muscle spasm only. The medicines prescribed are correct and will bring relief in next few days. Doing a hot compress and application of local analgesic gel will also help. Avoid stressing your back too much and avoid the painful movements.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks Dr. Since I would be travelling from Tuesday, is there any additional pain medication I can take if pain does not subside?
Brief Answer:
You can increase the frequency of Hifenac - P.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
In case the pain is intense or persistent then you can increase the frequency of Hifenac - P to thrice or four times a day.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
You can increase the frequency of Hifenac - P.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
In case the pain is intense or persistent then you can increase the frequency of Hifenac - P to thrice or four times a day.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
The pain medication is still not helping. The pain is also reflecting now towards my left ribs. Can this be pain because of kidney stone?
Brief Answer:
Muscle spasm is likely.
Detailed Answer:
The pain that you have towards the left ribs can be due to a muscle spasm also. The pain due to renal stone does not change with change in posture and is usually associated with a burning in urination. However an ultrasound scan can rule this out. You can now do a hot compress and increase the dosage of Myoril to thrice a day and see if it helps.
Regards.
Muscle spasm is likely.
Detailed Answer:
The pain that you have towards the left ribs can be due to a muscle spasm also. The pain due to renal stone does not change with change in posture and is usually associated with a burning in urination. However an ultrasound scan can rule this out. You can now do a hot compress and increase the dosage of Myoril to thrice a day and see if it helps.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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