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What Causes Severe Pain And Pricking Sensation In Back?

My mom is experiencing a strong pricking sensation in the upper back. She had pain in the lower back a few months ago.but that feels better now and this has started. Could you please suggest a quick remedy for this? It hurts to see her struggle with this.
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Hi,

Welcome to Health Care Magic,

I am Dr.Naveed Ullah khan,

I have read your question in detail and will try to help you in the best way possible.

Pain in the upper back can have multiple reasons and i would need further history and physical exam. Common reason is that it could just be muscle strain or even herniation of the interverteberal disc. In both cases pain medication like advil and massaging the area would be helpful. If i were ur mom's doctor i would advise an x-ray too as an initial text to rule out any vertebral fracture as it can happen it old age too. MRI would give us a detail picture but again. Before doing these imaging studies a history and physical exam ll help a lot understanding the problem.


I hope this answered all your queries, if you have more queries,I will be happy to answer.

Wish you the best of health.

Regards.

Dr.Naveed Ullah Khan.
MBBS
USMLE step 1, 2 & 3.
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What Causes Severe Pain And Pricking Sensation In Back?

Hi, Welcome to Health Care Magic, I am Dr.Naveed Ullah khan, I have read your question in detail and will try to help you in the best way possible. Pain in the upper back can have multiple reasons and i would need further history and physical exam. Common reason is that it could just be muscle strain or even herniation of the interverteberal disc. In both cases pain medication like advil and massaging the area would be helpful. If i were ur mom s doctor i would advise an x-ray too as an initial text to rule out any vertebral fracture as it can happen it old age too. MRI would give us a detail picture but again. Before doing these imaging studies a history and physical exam ll help a lot understanding the problem. I hope this answered all your queries, if you have more queries,I will be happy to answer. Wish you the best of health. Regards. Dr.Naveed Ullah Khan. MBBS USMLE step 1, 2 & 3.