
Suggest Treatment For Persistent Back Pain

Brief Answer:
You need to get examined by a neurologist and investigated
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Persistent back pain at this age needs to be evaluated in detail.
First step should be examination by a neurologist.
Any suspicion should lead to spine imaging preferably MRI.
At this age possibility of osteoporosis, malignancy, myeloma, should be kept.
Till then you can continue pain killers and calcium supplements.
Any history of recurrent fracture, night pain, weakness, muscle wasting?
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries with reports.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
You need to get examined by a neurologist and investigated
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Persistent back pain at this age needs to be evaluated in detail.
First step should be examination by a neurologist.
Any suspicion should lead to spine imaging preferably MRI.
At this age possibility of osteoporosis, malignancy, myeloma, should be kept.
Till then you can continue pain killers and calcium supplements.
Any history of recurrent fracture, night pain, weakness, muscle wasting?
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries with reports.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee

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