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Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old male with 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 130 lbs. Around four years ago, during my lunch break, I was lying down on my back with my feet on the ground. When I suddenly got up, an intense shockwave of pain radiated through my back unexpectedly. The pain was so sev... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Based on the information you provided, it is highly likely that you are experiencing a disc prolapse, given your symptoms and age, which align with this condition. This issue relates to your spine and is not life-threate... Read Full »
I have pain in my right back and midline along with dark colored urine. What could be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a pain in the right side of my back along the middle. It hurts when I sneeze, cough, or even bend down. I have not done any exercise so it could not because of a pulled muscle. It started yesterday morning and I took Ibuprofen for pain but the pain is not relieved. As the day passe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Back pain on the right side with dark urine can be caused by kidney problem such as pyelonephritis, glomerulonephritis, cystitis, kidney stones or some other renal disorders. Please keep an eye on your blood pressure and t... Read Full »
My friend has been detected as HLA-B27 positive and she has back pain. What does it mean?
Query: Hello doctor, My friend has been detected as HLA-B27 positive and her ESR is 33. She has back pain for the last four years but recently she is feeling more pain. We took an x-ray of the lower spine and it appears normal. She is only 31 years old. There is no one in the family (maternal or pat... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. This is suggestive of a condition called ankylosing spondylitis. In this, there will be stiffness of the joints and calcification of tendons. This disease can be treated but cannot be cured. I suggest you stop Dolo and... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing back pain for six months now. I work in the IT field. When I wake up in the morning, I feel no pain. However, the pain starts after I sit down and begin working. It is very painful. I work abroad, and I took a vacation a month ago. During that time, I underwen... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. I have reviewed your MRI report (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity), which indicates a mild disc bulge at two levels: L4-5 and L5-S1. Now, let us discuss your symptoms. You are e... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have been experiencing low back pain for two months. Sometimes, along with pain, I feel tingling and numbness in my groin and legs. Sometimes, the pain will wrap around me, and I think it is in my pelvis and genital bones. I have been to many doctors. I have had a lumbar spine CT, MRI, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. All details indicate that you are having pain due to disc problems in vertebras. The radiation of pain can be due to the involvement of nerves, and tingling and numbness sensation can be due to nerve compression by disc issue. The ... Read Full »
I am suffering from lower back pain and tenderness in the lumbar spinal region. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 65-year-old male who fell on his buttocks and now complains of lower back pain with tenderness to the left of the lumbar spine. What to do?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Avoid lifting heavy weights. 2. Avoid arching your back. 3. Avoid sitting for long hours. 4. Avoid two-wheeler rides. 5. Improve your posture while sitting. 6. Sit on a chair wit... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am experiencing symptoms including back pain, neck pain, numbness radiating down my legs to my feet, as well as numbness in my hands and arms, accompanied by headaches. Can you explain the significance of the X-ray findings showing L5/S1 disc disease, degenerative facet changes, and e... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read you query and understand your concern. Based on the X-ray findings, it appears that there is a bulging of the disc towards the back of the spine. This bulging can be visualized due to calcification on the X-ray. Degenerative facet changes mean that the joint... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I have been having occasional chest pain, mostly in the center of my chest, but sometimes in my abdomen, upper back, and on the left side of my chest. The pain has mostly been dull or burning. I have had blood work and two EKGs done, and all were normal. I want to rule out anything more se... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your pain does not fit into cardiac pain. Moreover, your cardiac workup is normal. Possible causes can be musculoskeletal chest pain or related to the lungs. These pains worsen with movement and deep inspiration. Your ECG is very normal. Do y... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have been feeling tired, emotional, and bloated, and have pain in my back and stomach. Are these signs of pregnancy because I have not got my period yet? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are experiencing symptoms such as emotional changes, bloating, enlarged breasts, cramping, fatigue, and dry mouth, and you suspect you may be pregnant, it is a good idea to take a pregnancy test. However, it is important to note that these symptoms can also be a... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am experiencing persistent upper back pain throughout the day, particularly in the left middle-to-upper region and in the center between my shoulder joints, extending down to the back of my neck. I would greatly appreciate any advice that you might suggest. I have highlighted the area... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Could you please tell me about your job profile and how much physical activity you do in your daily routine? Thank you. Read Full »