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Back pain.

2018-09-12 04:50:11
I am a senior citizen & diabetic under regular medication. Since two days I feel left lower back pain.Reasons? Whom I should consult ? DETAILS plz.
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Sir Back pain can be due to many causes at your age. Common ones being 1. Age related degeneration 2. Muscular spasm 3. Fracture of spine 4. Infection. If the pain is persisting you must consult a spine specialist. You would be required to do atleast an x-ray of spine. Further investigation can be decided once doctor has examined you clinically.
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Consult a spine specialist.

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