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What Causes Severe Backache While Flying?
I was just wondering because when I fly home or go to the mountains I live in Denver Colorado my back always hurts when I come back really bad and I heard about air pockets that get stuck in your back when I get up I have two ruptured disc in the lower back and 47Does altitude affect my back injuries or four years old
Fri, 9 Nov 2018
Hello,
It could be spine related problems like a prolapsed disc or spinal stenosis.
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist you can consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It could be spine related problems like a prolapsed disc or spinal stenosis.
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist you can consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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