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Suggest Remedies For Upper Back Pain And Heartburn
Question: Hi there... I injured my back about two weeks ago working (i am a personal support worker). I went to a clinic where they told me its probably a tear in my muscle. And they prescribed me some muscle relaxants. Since then it hasnt been getting better. I keep getting very weak in my legs and arms, so much so that its hard to even move. The pain started in my upper back, but now hurts everywhere. Its also painful to breathe. And i keep getting terrible heartburn... Is this all because of a tear in my muscle? Or could it be more than that?
Brief Answer:
Needs to be evaluated clinically
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone very carefully through your query. Tear in muscle would not cause heartburn. Rather, the problem seems to be due to gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux. Our gastrointestinal tract has a forward propulsive movement (peristalsis) that moves the food material forward as it is digested, absorbed and finally expelled as feces. If somehow this movement gets hampered, food along with the digestive juices would stagnate, stomach acid will reflux into the food pipe and on the other hand the bowel habits would not be proper. It can also make breathing difficult.
In order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following:
* Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals.
* Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit).
* Take Prilosec (omeprazole) once daily before breakfast.
* Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fibre intake.
* Regular morning walk and exercise to keep the bowel movements proper.
* Take curd or yogurt on daily basis. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help.
About the possible tear, it can be commented only after a clinical evaluation whether surgical repair is essential. Application of hot compress would provide relief. Taking juicy fruits like citrus fruits should improve the weakness.
Hope that helps.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Needs to be evaluated clinically
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone very carefully through your query. Tear in muscle would not cause heartburn. Rather, the problem seems to be due to gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux. Our gastrointestinal tract has a forward propulsive movement (peristalsis) that moves the food material forward as it is digested, absorbed and finally expelled as feces. If somehow this movement gets hampered, food along with the digestive juices would stagnate, stomach acid will reflux into the food pipe and on the other hand the bowel habits would not be proper. It can also make breathing difficult.
In order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following:
* Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals.
* Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit).
* Take Prilosec (omeprazole) once daily before breakfast.
* Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fibre intake.
* Regular morning walk and exercise to keep the bowel movements proper.
* Take curd or yogurt on daily basis. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help.
About the possible tear, it can be commented only after a clinical evaluation whether surgical repair is essential. Application of hot compress would provide relief. Taking juicy fruits like citrus fruits should improve the weakness.
Hope that helps.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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