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Severe Back Pain, Feeling Weak And Lightheaded. Appendix Removed In The Past. Could It Be Related To That?
I have had serious back pain for the past 5 days which keep shifting to different muscles. 3 days in I felt very weak and on the 4th day very light headed. I have been sleeping lots and drinkin electrolites which help from time to time. I also feel a slight pain where my appendix would be however it was removed over 5 years ago. Please help
Sat, 6 Apr 2013
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The pain in your back could be related to a muscle spasm or an acute disc prolapse. You need to take a bed rest, avoid heavy work, take a mild pain killer and a muscle relaxant and do a hot fomentation in the affected area for relief.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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The pain in your back could be related to a muscle spasm or an acute disc prolapse. You need to take a bed rest, avoid heavy work, take a mild pain killer and a muscle relaxant and do a hot fomentation in the affected area for relief.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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The pain in your back may be related to a muscle spasm. A physical examination is necessary to find out the exact cause.. If the pain is acute, then a course of muscle relaxants and analgesics for a week will do. Hot fomatation and muscle relaxant gel will help to releive the spasm.
Hope this will helps you
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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The pain in your back may be related to a muscle spasm. A physical examination is necessary to find out the exact cause.. If the pain is acute, then a course of muscle relaxants and analgesics for a week will do. Hot fomatation and muscle relaxant gel will help to releive the spasm.
Hope this will helps you
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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It is not likely that your appendix removal has anything to do with the pain. The appendix is a vestigial organ and has no significance if removed.
You seem to have developed back pain which could be because of a variety of reasons. This pain can also be radiating to other areas if the nerve in the spine is being compressed. I suggest you get some images of your spine and consult a doctor for appropriate management.
You seem to have developed back pain which could be because of a variety of reasons. This pain can also be radiating to other areas if the nerve in the spine is being compressed. I suggest you get some images of your spine and consult a doctor for appropriate management.
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