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What Causes Dull Back Pain Accompanied By Headache?
Question: I have a dull back pain accompanied by head ache. I am a golfer and thought i had hurt my lower back. When i went to hospital my BP was 155/108 subsequent readings remained above 140/98 for 5 days. The doctor prescribed 25mg of HCTZ. I went for review yesterday the pressure after a week was 142/85. Today i woke up with the pain on my back especially is stump my feet or jog and a headache. My doctors previous visit was in Sept 29th my BP was 129/86. I am 6ft 2inch and weigh 86 kgs. Any thoughts?
Brief Answer:
Hypertension is without cause in most cases
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern .Your backache and hypertension are different issues.In most cases of hypertension ,it is without cause that is idiopathic.
You may continue the antihypertensive treatment along with regular walking 30-45 minutes,low salt intake and junk food.
For your backache hot water fomentation along with Ibuprofen and muscle relaxant drug like thiocolchicoside will help.Get it prescribed from your doctor.
Hope this helps and I shall be glad to answer any further query .
Take care
Hypertension is without cause in most cases
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern .Your backache and hypertension are different issues.In most cases of hypertension ,it is without cause that is idiopathic.
You may continue the antihypertensive treatment along with regular walking 30-45 minutes,low salt intake and junk food.
For your backache hot water fomentation along with Ibuprofen and muscle relaxant drug like thiocolchicoside will help.Get it prescribed from your doctor.
Hope this helps and I shall be glad to answer any further query .
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks Dr XXXXXXX I am already exercising alot swimming and XXXXXXX 10 mins exercises. Is there need to use mineral supplements? Which would be recommended?
Brief Answer:
Calcium and vitamin D is recommended
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You are welcome
You may have vitamin D and calcium for back pain . The recommended dose of vitamin D(sachet calcirol ) is 60000 per week with a glass of milk for 3 months along with daily requirement of calcium is 1000mg/day.
Get well soon
Take care
Calcium and vitamin D is recommended
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You are welcome
You may have vitamin D and calcium for back pain . The recommended dose of vitamin D(sachet calcirol ) is 60000 per week with a glass of milk for 3 months along with daily requirement of calcium is 1000mg/day.
Get well soon
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Mukesh Chugh
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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