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A sprain in the Back
Hello, Day before yesterday my mother was lifting something which was heavy and while lifting she got a sprain in back. She did everything to relieve the pain but yet nothing is working. Could you please suggest medicine for the same. Thank you.
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided.
However I would like to examine & investigate your mother in detail.
Control Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic disorder, if there is any.
Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1tab OD x 10 days.
(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part.
--.(for exercises,take help of a physiotherapist or visit my you tube channel 'Dr N C Gupta yoga simplified')
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment Contact your family doctor or visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
--Kindly rate the answer.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho).
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Agree to previous advise most importantly absolute bed rest for two to three days
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not to bend forwards or lift weight
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It might be muscle sprain or disc problem. Consult orthopaedic dr. Use hot fomentation. Physio with IFT , USG massage will be helpful. She might benefit from Muscle relaxant and pain killers. Better to consult to get prescription because of any allergy or drug interactions.
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