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Suggest Remedies For Severe Back Pain

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Posted on Thu, 21 Apr 2016
Question: Hi,

I got a severe back pain from past 3 days, not even able to sit for couple works to work.
I started getting pain in my thighs also now, before visiting any nearby diagnosis center to get a x-ray done, i wanted to have a talk with any surgeon and provide me the list of tests to carry out to get this pain out.
Request to help me asap.
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You need proper clinical examination and routine investigations.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.

Low back ache may be due to many reasons like musculoskeletal reasons,pelvic pathology etc.
You need proper clinical examination and routine investigations.
Investigations include routine hemogram,random blood sugar,liver function test,renal function test,urine RE/ME, X-ray L/S spine (AP/Lateral view),Thyroid profile,serum calcium and vitamin D level.

MRI of L/S spine can be done after evaluation.Pain may be due to intervertebral disc prolapse in lumbo-scaral region.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.
You may need to take few medicines and physiotherapy.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (5 minutes later)
Hello Doctor,

Thanks for the detailed write up,

Would get the tests done as specified above, is there any possibility that i get all those a list as a recommendation so that i can produce it to the nearby diagnosis center ?
it would be really helpful if i can have one.
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can go for these investigations.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You can go for these investigations but it is better to get yourself examined first by the nearby doctor.

Wishing you speedy recovery...

Warm regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Saurabh Gupta

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement

Practicing since :2004

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Suggest Remedies For Severe Back Pain

Brief Answer: You need proper clinical examination and routine investigations. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Low back ache may be due to many reasons like musculoskeletal reasons,pelvic pathology etc. You need proper clinical examination and routine investigations. Investigations include routine hemogram,random blood sugar,liver function test,renal function test,urine RE/ME, X-ray L/S spine (AP/Lateral view),Thyroid profile,serum calcium and vitamin D level. MRI of L/S spine can be done after evaluation.Pain may be due to intervertebral disc prolapse in lumbo-scaral region. Proper treatment depend upon findings. You may need to take few medicines and physiotherapy. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care