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What Causes Pain Above The Waist?

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Posted on Wed, 23 Apr 2014
Question: Hi there, I seem to have pulled a muscle or something. I can only think that as a result of lifting I have hurt something in my right side. Just above the waist and exactly on the side there is pain, especially when I tried to turn on that side to sleep.. Do we have a muscle there?
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (4 hours later)
Brief Answer: Possibility of tendon sprain Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms There are no muscles at that site but there are tendons at that site. Extensor tendons on the dorsal side and flexor tendons on Palmar side. It's likely that you have sustained sprain of tendons. If there is no deformity of the wrist there is no cause for concern. I would advise you the following 1. Hot water fomentation 2. Analgesic and anti inflammatory like Ibuprofen will provide the much needed relief. 3. Resting the wrist in collar and sling will be helpful. In case you require any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS, MD
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)
Sorry but I think you misunderstood my question. The pain is on the side of my torso. Thanks
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer: It's muscular spasm Detailed Answer: Hi Sorry for getting the question wrong. Apologies for it. waist pain is quite common after lifting weight. There is external oblique and Internal oblique muscle . Pain is likely to be due to muscular sprain and muscle spasm associated with it. I would suggest you the following 1. Hot water fomentation 2.Analgesic like Ibuprofen will be helpful 3. Application of Diclofenac gel locally like Volini gel will be helpful In case you require any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak
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What Causes Pain Above The Waist?

Brief Answer: Possibility of tendon sprain Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms There are no muscles at that site but there are tendons at that site. Extensor tendons on the dorsal side and flexor tendons on Palmar side. It's likely that you have sustained sprain of tendons. If there is no deformity of the wrist there is no cause for concern. I would advise you the following 1. Hot water fomentation 2. Analgesic and anti inflammatory like Ibuprofen will provide the much needed relief. 3. Resting the wrist in collar and sling will be helpful. In case you require any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS, MD