What Causes Persistent Pain And Burning Sensation In Back?

Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016

Question: Hello Doctor ,

I am suffering from back pain from last 2 years , It is a lower back pain and moderate burning sensation happens sometime. I need your suggestion on this to proceed for any treatment.

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Lumbar spondylosis, slip disc

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Thanks for the query.

Usually back pain is caused by Lumbar spondylosis or degenerative changes in the lower spine. This can cause low back pain and sometimes slip disc adding to burning sensation and radiating pain from the back to the legs or feet.

Avoid bending forwards or lifting weights. Apply hot packs to the painful regions. Take Tablet Diclofenac with Thicolchicoside combination twice a day for 5 days after meals and Tablet Ranitidine 150mg twice a day for 5 days before meals. You can take Tablet Pregabalin 75mg at night for a month for the burning sensation. Do get tested for Diabetes, as this can be associated with burning sensation.

Do get an Xray and MRI of the lumbosacral spine and upload for my review.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar