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What Causes Radiating Pain From The Lower Back To The Lower Abdomen?

I have had lower back pain that radiates to front lower abdomen on both sides. the pain is very erratic, sometimes on left side and sometimes on right side . I have had an abdominal xray and a ct scan which showed nothing bus excess stool. I have had a colonoscopy which appeared normal. I had a pap test which showed some irregularity but with additional tests everything was normal. the pain was almost totally gone for about 10 days and the has recently returned. I have had several blood tests and am due to see my MD end of the month. I guess I am just looking for some ideas to discuss with hmy doctoe that would not show up on a ct scan. thanks
Tue, 5 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You are suffering from nerve compression.

TREATMENT: Some general guidelines can help you to reduce lower back pain. These are as follows:
1) Take adequate bed REST with maintaining posture. Individuals who do not regularly exercise to build strength and flexibility are more likely to experience recurrent or prolonged lower back pain.
2) Alternatively, using hot water bottle or ice pack would help to relieve lower back pain by reducing inflammation.
3) Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are quite useful to reduce inflammation and back pain. You need proper prescription from your doctor.
4) Exercise for lower back pain: It is a key element of almost any kind of lower back pain treatment plan. You may contact Physiotherapist regarding this. It includes 3 components: aerobic conditioning, stretching, and strengthening. These exercises are done through a controlled, progressive program to build a strong and flexible spine.
5) Epidural steroid injections: deliver steroids directly into the painful area of the lower back to reduce inflammation. It doesn't heal the components of the back, but often provide enough pain relief to allow patients to move, exercise and heal.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Radiating Pain From The Lower Back To The Lower Abdomen?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You are suffering from nerve compression. TREATMENT: Some general guidelines can help you to reduce lower back pain. These are as follows: 1) Take adequate bed REST with maintaining posture. Individuals who do not regularly exercise to build strength and flexibility are more likely to experience recurrent or prolonged lower back pain. 2) Alternatively, using hot water bottle or ice pack would help to relieve lower back pain by reducing inflammation. 3) Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are quite useful to reduce inflammation and back pain. You need proper prescription from your doctor. 4) Exercise for lower back pain: It is a key element of almost any kind of lower back pain treatment plan. You may contact Physiotherapist regarding this. It includes 3 components: aerobic conditioning, stretching, and strengthening. These exercises are done through a controlled, progressive program to build a strong and flexible spine. 5) Epidural steroid injections: deliver steroids directly into the painful area of the lower back to reduce inflammation. It doesn t heal the components of the back, but often provide enough pain relief to allow patients to move, exercise and heal. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.