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Is Swelling On The Muscle Suggestive Of Muscle Cancer?
Question: hi i had an ultra sound done on my lower back mucles the ultra sound could not pick up anything at all but the mucles has a good swell to it..the ultra sound could not find anything solid what could it be can it be mucle cancer or would that of showen up
Brief Answer:
Muscle spasm
Detailed Answer:
Hi there. Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I have read your query and understood your problem.
Do you have any localised link on the back ?
Do you have low back pain tag radiates to the lower limbs ?
Do you have any tingling or numbness ?
According to the history you have provided, to see suffering from muscle spasm of the muscles of your lower back.
Usually muscle spasm does not reveal anything positive in an ultrasound scan, unless it is a localised muscle mass or tumour.
Three are many causes for swelling of the muscles of the lower back, namely Mechanical back pain such is caused by bad posture at work. Even Slipped disc can pinch a nerve moving from the back to the lower limb causing muscle spasm. Vertebral anomalies and associated trauma can aisi cause similar features. Aisi infective love Tuberculosis of the spine can cause the same.
I would advise you to avoid bending forwards, lifting heavy weights. Perform warm soaks over the region of muscle spasms to improve blood circulation and reduce muscle spasm. You can consume Tablet Ibuprofen 200mg twice a day over a meal for pain relief. Pain killer with middle relaxant gel is also available which is useful in such situations.
Eat healthy. Keep well hydrated. Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol. Follow ergonomics at work to reduce the chance of mechanical back pain.
Muscle spasm due to any cause needs a thorough examination by your Orthopaedic surgeon to rule out causes of the same so that the treatment is decided soon. Necessary investigations like Xray, MRI spine may be required according to your Doctor's advice.
I am available fir follow up queries.
I hope I have answered your query.
Thanking you.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Muscle spasm
Detailed Answer:
Hi there. Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I have read your query and understood your problem.
Do you have any localised link on the back ?
Do you have low back pain tag radiates to the lower limbs ?
Do you have any tingling or numbness ?
According to the history you have provided, to see suffering from muscle spasm of the muscles of your lower back.
Usually muscle spasm does not reveal anything positive in an ultrasound scan, unless it is a localised muscle mass or tumour.
Three are many causes for swelling of the muscles of the lower back, namely Mechanical back pain such is caused by bad posture at work. Even Slipped disc can pinch a nerve moving from the back to the lower limb causing muscle spasm. Vertebral anomalies and associated trauma can aisi cause similar features. Aisi infective love Tuberculosis of the spine can cause the same.
I would advise you to avoid bending forwards, lifting heavy weights. Perform warm soaks over the region of muscle spasms to improve blood circulation and reduce muscle spasm. You can consume Tablet Ibuprofen 200mg twice a day over a meal for pain relief. Pain killer with middle relaxant gel is also available which is useful in such situations.
Eat healthy. Keep well hydrated. Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol. Follow ergonomics at work to reduce the chance of mechanical back pain.
Muscle spasm due to any cause needs a thorough examination by your Orthopaedic surgeon to rule out causes of the same so that the treatment is decided soon. Necessary investigations like Xray, MRI spine may be required according to your Doctor's advice.
I am available fir follow up queries.
I hope I have answered your query.
Thanking you.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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