Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Suggest Treatment For Pain In Lower Back
Question: My lower back on my left side is hurting really bad what could this be?
Brief Answer:
Likely to be musculoskeletal pain
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Lower backache could be most likely to be due to musculoskeletal pain especially so if it's continuous in nature and associated with increase following change in position.
It would be very helpful if you could provide me with the following additional information so that I am able to guide you well and help you in getting relieved of pain
1. Since how long has the pain been present?
2. Where is the exact location of pain
3. Is the pain continuous pain or colicky in nature ?
4. Do you have any urinary complaints
5. Any pain in buttock or legs ?
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
Likely to be musculoskeletal pain
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Lower backache could be most likely to be due to musculoskeletal pain especially so if it's continuous in nature and associated with increase following change in position.
It would be very helpful if you could provide me with the following additional information so that I am able to guide you well and help you in getting relieved of pain
1. Since how long has the pain been present?
2. Where is the exact location of pain
3. Is the pain continuous pain or colicky in nature ?
4. Do you have any urinary complaints
5. Any pain in buttock or legs ?
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Its been about 36 hours now bothering me. About waist level on my left side of the spine.it is constant pain but seems like its getting a little worse over time.
Brief Answer:
Likely to be muscle sprain
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
From the description given its likely to be muscle sprain.
I would suggest you the following
1. Hot water fomentation : Either by using cloth soaked in hot water or hot water bag application
2. Analgesic like Ibuprofen will be helpful
3. Local application of Diclofenac gel
4. Bed rest.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Likely to be muscle sprain
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
From the description given its likely to be muscle sprain.
I would suggest you the following
1. Hot water fomentation : Either by using cloth soaked in hot water or hot water bag application
2. Analgesic like Ibuprofen will be helpful
3. Local application of Diclofenac gel
4. Bed rest.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Its still not getting bettr
Brief Answer:
Kindly consult your physician
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
Pain persisting inspite of all the remedies ,possibility of prolonged muscle spasm or disc compression needs to be considered. Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical examination. You may also require MRI scan based on clinical assessment.
I would suggest you to consult your physician for thorough clinical examination and assessment.
Wishing you great Health
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Kindly consult your physician
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
Pain persisting inspite of all the remedies ,possibility of prolonged muscle spasm or disc compression needs to be considered. Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical examination. You may also require MRI scan based on clinical assessment.
I would suggest you to consult your physician for thorough clinical examination and assessment.
Wishing you great Health
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Note: Revert back with your health reports to get further guidance on your gastric problems. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
