Suggest Treatment For Chronic Pain In Lower Back

Posted on Thu, 25 Sep 2014

Question: Yes, I woke up yesterday with extreme pain mid to lower back, took meds and tried to work it out. Last night I slept on the Lazy boy chair since I couldn't sleep flat on bed. This morning the pain centered on my lower left side even with my waist or belly button. Should I be concerned and see an MD or ER? Do you need my transaction number for proof of payment? 41XXXXXX032B. Thank you for your time!

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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You should be examined clinically.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks like Ureteric stone or musculoSkeletal pain.
Please consult your doctor and get an Ultrasound abdomen.
If it is normal, it could be musculo skeletal pain.
I prescribe Skeletal muscle relaxant tablet to my patients with similar complaints initially.
Nothing to worry.
If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (16 minutes later)

Could either of these be stress related?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
MusculoSkeletal pain can occur due to stress.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
MusculoSkeletal pain can occur due to stressful activities. It is not related to mental stress, but to physical stress.
Ureteric stone has no relation to stress.
Get an Ultrasound abdomen and be free.
Hope I answered your query.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (14 minutes later)

If it is a stone, typically how long will it take to pass or how long can I expect pain?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It all depends on the size and site of the stone.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
The symptoms and duration depends on the site and size of the stone.
Small stones will get dissolved and are passed In the urine with medical treatment.
Large stones should be managed with surgery or Lithotripsy (blasting the stone into pieces).
Please get an Ultrasound abdomen first.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj