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Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Pain And Throbbing Sensation In The Buttocks
Question: I have lower back pain on my left side and waist. I have just begun to have a throbbing pain on my right side/buttock.It's too painful to walk or do anything other than sit or lie down. But the pain on the right is there when sitting.
Brief Answer:
Can be due to spondylosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the lower back that you have can be due to osteoporosis and ankylosing spondylosis. The pain can happen due to muscle spasm also. An MRI scan will help in proper diagnosis.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required ( dont repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food.
• Avoid forward bending.
• Correct your posture while sitting
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
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.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be due to spondylosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the lower back that you have can be due to osteoporosis and ankylosing spondylosis. The pain can happen due to muscle spasm also. An MRI scan will help in proper diagnosis.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required ( dont repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food.
• Avoid forward bending.
• Correct your posture while sitting
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
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.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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