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Question: Hello Doctor,
I have a severe pain in upper back of left side and upper area below arms, sometimes its unbearable. If i touch at a particular point on the upper area on the ribs below my arms the pain just multiplies. Please suggest me the diagnosis and what kind of tests should i take to know the exact problem.
More details:
My height is 172cms and weight is 96Kg.
I have a severe pain in upper back of left side and upper area below arms, sometimes its unbearable. If i touch at a particular point on the upper area on the ribs below my arms the pain just multiplies. Please suggest me the diagnosis and what kind of tests should i take to know the exact problem.
More details:
My height is 172cms and weight is 96Kg.
Brief Answer:
Can be muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the upper back that you have which aggravates on pressing is likely to be a muscular pain- can be an injury or a spasm. Lifting a heavy object, twisting, or a sudden movement can cause muscles or ligaments stretch or develop microscopic tears.
TREATMENT: Some general guidelines can help you to reduce the 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 back pain.
2) Alternate Hot water bottle or Ice pack can help to relieve most types of 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. You can take Zerodol MR twice a day for a week.
in case the pain is persistent then do get an MRI scan done for proper diagnosis.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the upper back that you have which aggravates on pressing is likely to be a muscular pain- can be an injury or a spasm. Lifting a heavy object, twisting, or a sudden movement can cause muscles or ligaments stretch or develop microscopic tears.
TREATMENT: Some general guidelines can help you to reduce the 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 back pain.
2) Alternate Hot water bottle or Ice pack can help to relieve most types of 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. You can take Zerodol MR twice a day for a week.
in case the pain is persistent then do get an MRI scan done for proper diagnosis.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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