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Hello, I am having a severe back pain . Majority in left side back , middle and through the left side buttock to leg. Not able to sit without resting the back and unable to get up when sitting down or from sleeping position.

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Please consult a nearby neurologist for your pain can be most probably a protruding disc or just a lower back pain. ...  Read More

I have been in severe back pain since last 1 month with pain 24 hours. The pain starts from a point in the middle of the spine. Intensity varies and increases if I don't take rest. Even lying down doesn't help. And the pain starts from mid back and increases and spreads to lower hip pain and upper back as well.

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U should take tb zerodol-MR 1 bd for 5 days, tb pregabaline 75 mg hs for 15 days , hot fomentation of back, Get MRI cervical dorsal spine Dr. Amit mittal Assistant professor Department of Neurosurge ...  Read More

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Having back pain since 4 days not able to stand for more than 2 mins. Can only sit with support and even though I applied gel no use at all

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Don't worry, it may be due to lumber problem like oestiophytes in lumber vertebrae. Or it may be due to your bad posture during work. Keep your posture correct always during work and using mobile pho ...  Read More

I am suffering from Middle Back & chest pain. It's more painful in morning. Middle Back pain is severe when sleeping on back. Please suggest treatment.

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I feel little pain on middle to upper portion of my back. The pain is not severe and I'm experiencing this for the first time. How can I get rid of it?

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Most acute back pain gets better with a few weeks of home treatment. Over-the-counter pain relievers and the use of heat or ice might be all you need. Bed rest isn't recommended. Continue your activit ...  Read More

There has been severe pain in the right side of middle back for lad 3 days .it feels like muscle pull and does your uric acid affect it

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Yes uric acid can affect it, but also it can be a plain muscle spasm, ...  Read More

I have been getting regular severe headaches for the past two weeks. It pains severely and at times I feel like vomiting and I don't feel like eating. However, once I eat, I feel better, but the pain still continues (I don't skip any meal). I usually get the pain in the middle and back part of the head. What could be the problem and what solutions

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It could be migraine or a gastric headache.Eat small, frequent meals.Avoid oily fried and gassy foods.Also get your eyes checked.Get a blood test of CBC and LFT( complete blood count and liver functio ...  Read More

Having severe pain towards back middle muscle (both sides) wh i noticed below picture.. suffering from past 4 days. . cant bend more than 100degree in both sides... .

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. You can take a tab. Zerodol-th8 twice a day after food for 3 days. It should be fine. If it still persists, get it checked out by a orthopedician in per ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, My father is 78 years old and is experiencing back pain, mostly when he is walking or standing. Sometimes, the pain is very severe, making it difficult for him to walk because of the strain it causes in his middle back. I have attached for your reference.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Severe pain in the middle of the chest, radiating towards left side. Lot of yawning, discomfort in left hand and shoulder, severe leg pain too.

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Having a pain, heaviness or discomfort in your chest can be scary. It does not always mean that you are having a heart attack. There can be many other causes, including Other heart problems, such as a ...  Read More

I am experiencing sudden, sharp pain on both sides of my back ribs. The pain is severe, around 8/10, and I do not have any other symptoms, and there is no pain while breathing. Could this pain be caused by gas, acidity, muscle spasms, or some other problem? What could be the possible cause, and what should I do to get relief? Do I need any tests or

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Pain this sudden and severe on both sides of your back ribs can come from a muscle spasm, costochondritis, or a flare of gas and acidity, as you suspected. The fact that it does not worsen with breath ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, consulting for my partner (severe clinic anxiety; no video/visits). She has PCOS but cycles are usually regular (5-10 days variation). She took 4-5 i-Pills in the last 5-6 months; last on Aug 21. Period is now 2 months late. 3 home pregnancy tests are negative. This morning, she developed sudden, severe lower back pain above hips and

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Taking several emergency contraceptive pills over a few months commonly delays or disrupts your periods, so a two month gap with three negative pregnancy tests isn't alarming on its own. But pain seve ...  Read More

I have these spots on my back for more than ten years I have tried medication for bacne but it hasn't helped. I have severe dandruff as well in bulk patches.

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

I’ve been experiencing back pain for quite a few years. The pain is located in middle back, right next to spine in the muscles on the exact right of spine. It feels like sharp pain, and the intensity is around 7, and improves when I lie down/rest for a while putting a pillow in the pain area. The doctors have consistently dismissed the issue

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Have u done any imaging investigations for it ...  Read More

My mother is suffering from severe back knee pain. Pain starts from the back of the knee and runs in the whole foot.No swelling or black - blue in the area. The only nerves in the area are black blue. Pain increases when she folds knee.if kept straight then nerves stiffness is there. A hot press makes the stiffness worse. She can't take the weight

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The symptoms you describe, especially severe pain starting behind the knee and extending into the calf and foot with difficulty bearing weight, need an in person examination. From the photograph there ...  Read More

I have severe neck pain and I’m unable to sit properly or watch a movie because of the pain. The pain starts from my neck and shoulder and radiates down to my right thumb. When I use a computer mouse, I experience numbness from my thumb up to my elbow, and this has been happening for the past two weeks. Recently, I also developed severe pain

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A normal X-ray does not rule out a disc problem or nerve compression. Your symptoms of neck pain radiating to the right thumb with numbness extending towards the elbow are suggestive of cervical radic ...  Read More

Hi I'm at 27 th week but suddenly I'm getting severe back pain sometimes only at right side that too not lower..in middle or side back getting pain..is it normal or any preterm like that..it's my second pregnancy.and working is software field top not sure bcz of that..pls give me suggestions.

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Get physical examination done by a gynecologist please. Severe pain is not normal. ...  Read More

Middle abdominal pain from past 2 weeks and when occurs I press that area and I can feel the pain.Its whole middle abdomen till navel.

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Tab nexpro RD40 ONE IN EMPTY STOMACH. Meftal spas ds two times a day after food for 3to5. Mucain gel 10ml without water nothing by mouth till 30min can be taken 3to4 times. ADVISE USG WHOLE ABD ...  Read More

My mother's MRI (Feb) shows: Mild L5–S1 retrolisthesis, Modic changes, L3–4 left foraminal disc protrusion, and L4–5/L5–S1 disc prolapse with caudal migration causing severe foraminal stenosis. She has pain mainly in the buttock radiating to the leg. She is currently taking Nervite Plus, Gabapin-NT, and Vitamin D3 60,000 IU.

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L/S belt Avoid bending squatting, sitting cross legged Lifting heavy weight Physiotherapy Back strengthening exercises ...  Read More

In 2025 i gave birth to my child..after 7 months I leaned backward while sitting in a chair and fell along with the chair..After few days I started developing back pain. X ray was done.Doctor said after my c section i developed spondylitis due to calcium deficiency and prescribed gemcal d3..Falling from chair has aggravated the back pain..While h

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This looks like definitely vid d deficiency most common postpartum… as you have IBS I would recommend injectable regimen of vit d rather than oral You need to get your serum cal.and vit D levels chec ...  Read More

2 weeks ago I had middle abdominal pain for 4-5 days which got better after 4-5 days but then after few days the same pain got started and now its been 4-5 days I am having same pain.At first I feel pain and then when I press the area I can realize the exact location of pain.The pain is tender to touch and happens 4-5 times in a day for 10-15 mins.

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Hello sir .. Very good morning can u specific about what area your are getting pain ?? Aggravated on doing work ?? ...  Read More

Most of the time I have severe pain on right side of the head starting from front and ends to the back.

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Since when is the headache and what time of the day is it present and is it present continuously and what are the associated symptoms? Will need details and to be physically examined ...  Read More

Hi sir, I am suffering with upper middle stomach excessive bloating and excessive burping after meals , and also early satiety and sometimes constipation what would be the reason for these symptoms and should I go to any tests to overcome this issue?

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This could be due to acidity/gastritis, functional dyspepsia, acid reflux, constipation-related bloating, food intolerance (like lactose intolerance), or sometimes H. pylori infection. Early satiety a ...  Read More

Day 1 of my period and I have severe lower back pain. Finding it difficult to even stand. This has never happened so bad before. Please guide how can I reduce the pain.

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Meftal spas will be ideal ...  Read More

10 months history of hand and back pain with severe loss of function. Burning, nerve-like pain in wrist and fingers (especially thumb side), extending in a line along forearm to elbow and sometimes shoulder. Triggered by typing, writing, or phone use. Initially right-sided, now present on left as well. Feels like irritation and perceived weakness i

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U hv postural back pain...and deficiency b12 in body producing symptoms ...  Read More

I am experiencing pain in middle of my chest area and whenever I eat something or drink water it pains while it goes down to my stomach. What should I do

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I am 49 years old female Suffering from lower back pain it comes when standing up from sitting it's in lower back starts from the low upper middle of the back then spreads in lower back muscles, taking zerodol MR and diclogel for the relief and do relief for some times what can it be and what to do next

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Get xray of lumbar spine ...  Read More

I am 49 years old Suffering from lower back pain it comes when standing up from sitting it's in lower back starts from the low upper middle of the back then spreads in lower back muscles, taking zerodol MR and diclogel for the relief and do relief for some times what can it be and what to do next

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Low back pain mainly due to Muscle strain or tightness Poor sitting posture Disc irritation (early stages of a slipped disc) Facet joint stiffness. 1. First of all Keep your back straight with su ...  Read More

What is identified in this xray, dr said normal but i have low middle back pain, only herl pain no leg pain, reduced walking speed

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You have reduced disc spaces in upper dorsolumbar vertebrae...also lysthesis noted in l5 s1 ...  Read More

Getting severe right side upper back and middle back pain pain going to front right side chest .from past 8 months.recent mri shows mild posterior disc bulge at c5-6 level causing indentation of thecal sac and mild posterior disc bulge at l5 s1 causing indentation of thecal sac recent mri.is it back related pain or lung related pain.can I ask docto

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Sounds like some muscles are under tension. Kindly get evaluated by a doctor and that shall also include blood tests and xray. It should mostly resolve with physiotherapy. You make take medicines for ...  Read More

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