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What Does Pain In The Middle Back Indicate?

I have been having pains in my middle part of my back. It started at the first of the week on the left side, and now it has moved to the right side. Maybe a muscle spasm? I am constantly on a heating pad off and in from noon until late at night. I am 74 years old.
Fri, 6 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Pain since 1 week, I can advise you to get X-ray of a lumbosacral spine and get reporting done.

As you are above 60, degenerative process needs to be ruled out and get ultrasound abdomen for excluding renal stones. These two investigations will guide us for further treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sandeep Patil V
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What Does Pain In The Middle Back Indicate?

Hello, Pain since 1 week, I can advise you to get X-ray of a lumbosacral spine and get reporting done. As you are above 60, degenerative process needs to be ruled out and get ultrasound abdomen for excluding renal stones. These two investigations will guide us for further treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sandeep Patil V