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Back upper pain + muscles tightness

2021-11-30 17:06:30
Is CT scan or MRI better to detect upper back problems. Is doctor prescription mandatory. I have pain from past 6 days. Visited 2 doctors but pain dint went. I informed to suggest for scan but they said dont need now. My pain has become more today.
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No scan is needed for such a short time period of illness.
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Kindly discuss for your concern

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I understood your concern  and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.

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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

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Detailed history required before suggesting CT or MRI. Kindly consult online for medications.
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For now Tb Pan D (1-0-0) before meals Tb Zerodol-P( 1-1-1 ) after meals Apply diclo gel at the site of pain

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Did you have any trauma (fall or hit) in the past? If pain is due to bone injury Ct is best, if it's nerve problem then we have to get MRI. pain could be because of many reasons need more detail for proper management .
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Tab diclo BD for 5 days Tab pan 40 OD for 5 days if pain is not so sever apply diclo gel to back.

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Consultation with a orthopaedic surgeon is advisable

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Consult orthopaedician

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