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Severe back pain
I have severe back pain on my lower back. I can bend but I cannot stand straight. It's been 3 days now. I'm taking powergesic MR medicine twice a day,applying xeroflam ointment and giving hot water shakes.
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U need correct evaluation to check if u have slipped disc issue. Medicines alone will not help. U will need to undergo correct exercises program to get ur back in order. Also u need to ensure correct posture.
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Please visit orthopedic surgeon
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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 air.
--. 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 a 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 visit 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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Localized back ache of acute onset (3days) is usually due to bad posture or overweight, see where the problem is and get it corrected, continue drugs till pain is gone, then start regular back physio.
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