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I went to doctor yesterday complaining of lower back pain but as I feel my stomach on the lower right side I wonder if it s maybe not lower back strain. I have been laying around resting so as not to aggravate strain. I have been taking voltaren twice daily. Am fine walking around but when I lower myself it s painful?
As per your symptom and history there is possibility of acute muscle spasm in back muscle. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain associated with it.
For these symptoms muscle relaxant with analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started consulting your treating doctor. Till time take rest and continue analgesic available over the counter take rest, and hot fomentation. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. You may need to do MRI spine if symptoms persist. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
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What Causes Lower Back Pain?
Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your symptom and history there is possibility of acute muscle spasm in back muscle. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain associated with it. For these symptoms muscle relaxant with analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started consulting your treating doctor. Till time take rest and continue analgesic available over the counter take rest, and hot fomentation. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. You may need to do MRI spine if symptoms persist. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.