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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain In An Elderly Person

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Posted on Tue, 19 Jul 2016
Question: Hi,
This is a question for my father, he is experiencing back pain , in his vertebral column for last few month , we consulted the doctors locally, however problem still persist, Could you please have a look into his reports and give some suggestion?

With Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Reports are normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi ,
Thanks for your query.

I understand your concern. I have gone through the reports. MRI spine report of your father is fine, except some mild bulge over L3-L4 and L4-l5 which can be ignored. You should also consider your father's age and elderly changes that happens normally.
Low back ache is age related & also due to vitamin-d deficiency in your father's case.
He can continue with calcium supplements he was prescribed.
you can take physiotherapy like TENS, heat pads for pain.
Your father can use SUMO SPRAY for local application if pain is severe.

Get back to me if any query.

Regards,
Dr VSK
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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain In An Elderly Person

Brief Answer: Reports are normal Detailed Answer: Hi , Thanks for your query. I understand your concern. I have gone through the reports. MRI spine report of your father is fine, except some mild bulge over L3-L4 and L4-l5 which can be ignored. You should also consider your father's age and elderly changes that happens normally. Low back ache is age related & also due to vitamin-d deficiency in your father's case. He can continue with calcium supplements he was prescribed. you can take physiotherapy like TENS, heat pads for pain. Your father can use SUMO SPRAY for local application if pain is severe. Get back to me if any query. Regards, Dr VSK