I have severe lower back pain, which got worse during periods with fever, upset stomach and dizziness. Please advise which doctor to visit and tests required.
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Your lower back pain may not be purely spinal. It could be referred pain from pelvic or abdominal organs, especially since it flares up around your menstrual cycle.
Physiotherapy can definitely help if musculoskeletal imbalance or pelvic floor involvement is contributing, but first priority is medical evaluation.
Next Steps
See a Gynecologist first To rule out endometriosis, ovarian cysts, or uterine causes. They may suggest pelvic ultrasound, hormonal blood tests, or other relevant scans. Consult a Physician (Internal Medicine) Because of fever + stomach upset + dizziness, which could indicate infection, inflammation, or another systemic condition. Basic tests like CBC, ESR/CRP, urine test may be required. Physiotherapy (once serious causes are ruled out) If investigations show no serious pathology, or if itâs a combined issue, physiotherapy can help manage postural strain, core weakness, and pelvic floor dysfunction. We focus on gentle core strengthening, postural correction, and menstrual-related back pain relief strategies.
Health Tips
Do not ignore symptoms like fever, dizziness, or stomach upset, as these are not typical of simple back pain. Avoid heavy exercises, gym, or self-medication with painkillers until you have a clear diagnosis. If pain becomes severe with sudden abdominal tenderness, high fever, or difficulty walking â please seek urgent medical care.
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First you have to keep urself calm and stress free.. ur back pain will go you need to start going for walks that’s very important.. visit a physiotherapist ones ur back pain reduces do back exercises .. the key is to remain active and strengthening ur spine .. start with light weights .. it will help you and strenghten you in and out
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Pain relief. Walks n weight training
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Meditation to reduce stress.. half of our problems start with stress so b calm Ull b fine
Your symptoms suggest this might be more than a simple musculoskeletal issue. The combination of fever, digestive upset, and dizziness alongside back/neck pain could point to systemic causes like an infection, inflammation. The worsening with periods might hint at gynecological factors, such as endometriosis or ovarian issues, which can sometimes cause referred back pain. However, this needs urgent medical clarification.
Next Steps
Visit a General Physician and consider getting these tests done
Blood tests: To check for infection or inflammation (e.g., CRP, ESR, white cell count).
Urine test: To rule out kidney or urinary tract issues.
Ultrasound: For the back/neck and pelvic area to assess soft tissues or organs.
Health Tips
Avoid aggravating movements (e.g., heavy lifting, prolonged sitting) and rest with a pillow under your knees if lying down. Apply a warm pack to your back for 10-15 minutes if it feels muscular, but don’t delay seeing a doctor
Thanks for telling me more. Your severe lower back pain worsening during periods + fever + upset stomach + dizziness points to something beyond simple muscle strain.
Possible Causes
Gynecological causes (like endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts, fibroids) â these can cause back pain that worsens with periods, and sometimes fever if thereâs infection.
Urinary / kidney causes (like UTI, kidney infection, stones) â can cause fever, back pain, abdominal discomfort.
Spinal / musculoskeletal causes â less likely if it clearly flares with periods and fever.
Next Steps
My advice: See a gynecologist first, since the pattern of pain tied to your cycle + fever points toward a reproductive system cause.
Consult a general physician first following test may required
Based on diagnosis follow up with Gynecologist (if it’s period-related or pelvic)
Physiotherapist (if musculoskeletal)
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