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Back Pain. Normal Test Results. Reason Not Found Out. Any Ideas?
my dad is in hospital at present and we don't know what is wrong. they have checked him for urine infection,gaul and every thing has come back clear. he is 73 but has been complaining of pain in his back lately. after 2 days in hospital he is no better and seems confused and doesn't even know he is there. any ideas.
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Fri, 4 Oct 2013
Hello,
I have studied your case.
There can be possibilty of malignancy or metastatic lesion leading to disorientation and confusion.
I will advise to do MRI spine and brain, and urine ben jones protein,and electrolyte.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
I have studied your case.
There can be possibilty of malignancy or metastatic lesion leading to disorientation and confusion.
I will advise to do MRI spine and brain, and urine ben jones protein,and electrolyte.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
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