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Have Lower Back Pain, Lot Of Gas In Stomach. Treated Kidney Infection. Prescribed Zerodol,cipro
I have been having lower back pains for the past year or so coupled with a lot of gas in my stomach. I have seen my doctor for a kidney infection and was treated. But the symptoms remain. I have no history of lumbar injury. I am 57 yrs old an in generally good health. I was prescribed Zerodol 100mg and Cipro 500mg for the infection and they seem to work but the lower back pain lingers. I have noticed that the pain is especially discomforting between midnight and 7am. thanks for your advice.
Fri, 8 Nov 2013
Hello dear,
The symptoms are attributed to increased gas formation secondary to excess acid secretion in stomach.
Presenting with such symptoms, I usually treat my patients with:
1. Tablet Pantoprazole 20 mg twice daily (to be taken half an hour before food)
2. Anti spasmodics like Dicyclomine preparation twice daily (to be taken after food)
3. Application of analgesic+muscle relaxant gel.
4. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods.
5. Drink lots of fluid to maintain adequate hydration.
6. Physiotherapy exercise
If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult an Orthopedician & get a proper physical examination done.
Investigations like complete blood count & MRI of lumbosacral spine will be helpful in detecting any pathological cause for the symptoms.
Take care.
The symptoms are attributed to increased gas formation secondary to excess acid secretion in stomach.
Presenting with such symptoms, I usually treat my patients with:
1. Tablet Pantoprazole 20 mg twice daily (to be taken half an hour before food)
2. Anti spasmodics like Dicyclomine preparation twice daily (to be taken after food)
3. Application of analgesic+muscle relaxant gel.
4. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods.
5. Drink lots of fluid to maintain adequate hydration.
6. Physiotherapy exercise
If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult an Orthopedician & get a proper physical examination done.
Investigations like complete blood count & MRI of lumbosacral spine will be helpful in detecting any pathological cause for the symptoms.
Take care.
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