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What Causes Severe Lower Back Pain In An Elderly Woman?

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Posted on Mon, 25 Apr 2016
Question: Hi my name is XXXX, I started having terrible pain in my lower back and hurts really bad when I try to get up out of my chair. I have taken two aleve and it didn't even take any pain at all away. I also woke up with early this morning with diarea, Can you help me?
My age is 67 female
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Needs mri

Detailed Answer:
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I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible spine involvement.
I would recommend testing an MRI LS spine.
It will be able to confirm the diagnosis.
The treatment will depend on the reports.
I hope that the information helps. Best of luck. Dr Mittal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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What Causes Severe Lower Back Pain In An Elderly Woman?

Brief Answer: Needs mri Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you. The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible spine involvement. I would recommend testing an MRI LS spine. It will be able to confirm the diagnosis. The treatment will depend on the reports. I hope that the information helps. Best of luck. Dr Mittal