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My mother 67 years feels pain of lower b
Sometimes my mother feels pain of lower back
She has generalized body weakness
So wt to do now and any supplement for this
Below i uploaded xray of lower back
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The x ray pic is not clear
Is she having pain / numbness in legs ?
Is she diabetic?
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consult orthopaedician for further evaluation
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1. Need a proper X-ray pic ,try to post the lateral view of the LS spine X-ray as a proper image
2. lower back ache can be due to slip disc or facet arthropathy at elderly
3. For generalised weakness get a electrolyte and Vit D level and her haemoglobin levels checked
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Proper X-ray pics additional lateral LS spine X-ray too and above blood tests
Health Tips
Avoid to bend down , lifting heavy weight, sitting upright , spine strengthening exercises . A mild analgesic with muscle relaxant will do for short term
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Dr. Parth Shah
Spine Surgeon
1 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
if your mother had not pain in both the legs or difficulty in standing or walking then it is due to age
take proper diet
take calcium
t.mg d3 0-1-0
multivitamin
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hot water massage
Avoid forward bending
Avoid weight lifting
Powergesic gel application
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