Suggest Treatment For Severe Back Pain

Posted on Tue, 16 Sep 2014

Question: My daughter Woke up with severe back pain to the touch. The pain is also through her shoulders and head. She has been complaining for several days. It seems to have started 2 weeks ago when she said her bed became too hard. It has progressed from what are you talking about to concern.

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

Brief Answer:
It could be musculo skeletal pain.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
At the age of 11, there will be no major ailment.
It is most probably due to musculoSkeletal cause.
The reason could be the bed or usage of more pillows.
I prescribe Skeletal muscle relaxant tablet to my patients with similar complaints.
Nothing to worry.
It will come down if the above mentioned tablets are taken early.
Please consult your doctor and proceed.
If there is no response to the medicines, then further investigations like X ray, MRI of the affected area should be taken.
If you have any queries, I will clarify further.
Wish her good health and speedy recovery.
Regards

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