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What Causes A Dent On Lower Back?

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Posted on Fri, 16 May 2014
Question: I have golf ball size dent on my lower left back that formed overnight it doesn't hurt yet but scared, it wasn't there yesterday what could this mean or be what should I do
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It can be due to pressure

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
I think this dent is cause by pressure at your back. Since it is present since one day, i do not think you need to worried about this too much. I would suggest you to wait for two three days. When you are sleeping take side on position.
I would suggest you to keep an eye on it for 3 -4 days. If it progresses then you can a ultrasound examination done. But I can assure you that you will be fine in 3 days. I hope this answer will help you. Let me know if you want to ask any thing else. Thanks and take care.
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What Causes A Dent On Lower Back?

Brief Answer: It can be due to pressure Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX I think this dent is cause by pressure at your back. Since it is present since one day, i do not think you need to worried about this too much. I would suggest you to wait for two three days. When you are sleeping take side on position. I would suggest you to keep an eye on it for 3 -4 days. If it progresses then you can a ultrasound examination done. But I can assure you that you will be fine in 3 days. I hope this answer will help you. Let me know if you want to ask any thing else. Thanks and take care.