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Sever lower back ache
Hello. I’m 28 working as software engineer for 6 years now. I m facing severe lower back ache since a week. Last week I had to lift something very heavy and carry it down through the staircase.. since then, I m not able to sit and work. Also I feel something very rigid at the bottom of my back. Please help me know how long will this pain last for? I hv been placing hot pack and applying roll on. But with no use
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-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic disorder, if you have any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for spine and hips.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist).
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment isit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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If ur Pain is not radiating down may be back pain is bcz of paraspinal muscle spasm then take rest n muscle relaxant see how it improves .
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Dr. K Shanmuganandan
Rheumatologist
34 yrs exp
Chennai
Hiu have lumbago
Pl tell if ur BMI is high
Hiw is abdominal tone
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