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Upper back pain
I am having upper left back pain since last 8 days. If I support back on hard surface, I feel better. Sleeping on left side worsens pain. Sleeping on right side or straight on back is ok- comfortable. Riding on two wheeler worsens the pain.
Pse advice.
How does the pain started ? Injury ?
Lifted weight ? Excercises?
Bending forward?
Associated with any loss of weight or appetite?
Any swelling in back or any other regions like armpit ,neck, groins?
It pains on application pressure by thumb ?.
U can have
? degenerative disease of spine
? Osteomalacia
?Spasm of paraspinal muscles
? Infective pathology
U needs detailed evaluation for your correct diagnosis for proper treatment.
Kindly get connected with me on Practo chat for further detailed discussions
Next Steps
rest
proper posture.
no bending forward
avoid squatting and sitting crosslegged
avoid Indian toilets use English one.
volini gel x local application
get Xray Dorsal spine AP and lateral view
Health Tips
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https://prac.to/dr-pradeep-singh-ortho-surgeon-dir
Dr Pradeep Singh
Orthopedic surgeon and spine specialist
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Please tell how this pain started.
Suddenly or gradually
Any fall or accident
Any numbness or weakness
Any better with pain killers
Next Steps
Avoid scooters
Health Tips
Use positions ur comfortable with.
If no relief requires imaging.
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