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Lower back pain
Lower back pain heavily and uncausious, I am uncausious sometime, what is the reason behind and whole body checkup also done , can it be cancer
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Backache in young age is commonly due to
1. Muscle strain resulting from improper posture.
2. Intervertebral disc bulge or prolapse.
Dont worry cancer is not a common cause of back pain. Mostly it is due to poor ergonomics. Get MRI scan of spine done.
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consult a pain specialist for detailed evaluation.
Health Tips
Follow these treatment guidelines to get relief.
1. Sit with straight back and change posture in between.
Do not hunch and feet should rest on floor while seated.
2. Take breaks in between work and walk.
3. Take rest when back pain is severe but a void total bed rest.
4. Do back strengthening and stretching exercises daily.
5. Take simple painkillers like paracetamol if pain is persistent.
6. Apply analgesic cream over back followed by warm fomentation.
7. Keep pillow behind your knees at bedtime.
7. Do not bend and lift weights.
8. If back pain is accompanied with radiating leg pain or tingling , numbness or weakness, consult your doctor immediately
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