Back pain, although common, can be due to a variety of reasons associated with spinal issues, disc problems, muscular pain, skin inflammation, etc. It is important to address it quickly as it can be a debilitating condition.
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My semen is leaking through the penis while urination. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am 39 years old. A few months before, I had one issue. My sperm was directly passed out through urine. Because of this, I had many problems like anxiety and back pain. Please prescribe medicines.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Semen seeping through the penis after urination or while having sexual thoughts or while with an attractive girl or woman, or while waking up in the morning is common, and it is not a problem at all. This is a natural procedure whereby your body tries to evacuate the stor... Read Full »
What should I do for my back pain due to a gastric problem?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 18 years old. My height is five feet and nine inches. Suddenly I feel pain in my back. I think it is due to a gastric problem. What should I do? Thank you. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Gastric pain can be referred to back. So, antacids can be prescribed if you have gastric area abdominal pain, like in the left upper abdomen. Ultrasonography abdomen can be done for further workup if needed. If there is no improvement with antacid and USG (ultrasonog... Read Full »
I am suffering from pain in my upper abdomen that radiates to the upper back. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a female and weigh 128 pounds. I have pain in my upper abdomen from under my breast to my belly button. Sometimes it sends a sharp pain in my upper back. I am nauseated and feel hungry even though I just ate. A few weeks ago, I was hurt, and they prescribed me Ibuprofen 800 mg. Th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It is most likely an acidity and gastritis. You should not take Ibuprofen for this problem as it will increase your gastritis. You should avoid a fatty, oily, and spicy diet. Have some walks after having food instead of... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my left leg, buttocks, and lower back for a few weeks now. The pain is sometimes sharp and other times it is accompanied by tingling sensations. When I first consulted a doctor, they advised me to rest and prescribed painkillers or anti-inflammatory med... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. Firstly, I could not find a significant herniated disc in the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) image (attachment removed to protect the patients's identity) you sent me. However, we can still attempt to manage your symptoms with medication. It is possible that y... Read Full »
What are the causes of body pain and dry skin, other than thyroid?
Query: Hi doctor, Three years back, I had headache and head numbness for few days. I consulted a doctor and got a thyroid test done. That time my TSH was 3.7 and he prescribed me Thyronorm 25 mcg. He told me to discontinue it when my TSH level comes back to 1.5. Now, for around 11 months I am having body p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms fit into thyroid disease but your thyroid report is absolutely fine. A normal thyroid report rules out thyroid disease, unless you are presently on Thyronorm. So, we need to find other cause for your symptoms. Body pain and numbness could be due to nerve p... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I had brown spotting but no periods, and I do not know when I went to pee and wipe myself; the tissue paper has a dark brown color. I have symptoms like heavy breasts, and I feel very emotional. I am not craving food. I have back pain and feel tired and dizzy. Please help me.Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Based on your description, it is possible that you may be experiencing irregular periods or abnormal bleeding. Brown spotting can sometimes occur when the blood is not flowing out of the uterus as quickly as it should, and it may take longer ... Read Full »
I have been having lower back pain for the past two years without any improvement. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 28-year-old male, and I have been experiencing lower back pain only on the right side for the past two years. I was diagnosed with tuberculosis and I recovered within 12 months, but the pain still persists. I have done a CT scan, and MRI spine, but the results are normal. The ort... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iciniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. You have mentioned pain in your lower back region for the past two years. I reviewed your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) initially diagnosed as a case of tuberculosis with D8 vertebr... Read Full »
Do I need surgery for compressed nerve and back pain?
Query: Hi doctor,I suffered a back injury at work nine months ago while lifting an order of 20 batteries weighing 44 pounds each. When I lifted the last battery of the order, I felt a sharp pain in my lower back and my left leg that made me collapse, and I was rushed to the hospital. I have seen a number o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I would suggest you undergo endoscopic or microsurgical discectomy surgery for your back pain as soon as possible without further delay. You can also consider disc replacement as an option. Regarding your symptoms, I would like to tell you that we human beings ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have severe back pain on the left side whenever I do lots of movement. It is making my legs weak and hard to walk. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Severe back pain on the left side that keeps coming back whenever you do lots of movement and causes weakness in your legs could be a sign of a spinal injury or a herniated disc. It is also possible that you may have a pinched nerve in your b... Read Full »
I am having lower back pain for the past few days and I am not able to stand straight. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having pain in the right side of my lower back for the past few days. It is not a severe pain. If I sit, it is relief, but if I stand or walk it hurts and prevents me from being able to stand straight up. I have been using heating pads and hot showers hoping that they would help. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. This pain seems to be related to facet arthropathy. So, I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Avoid lifting heavy weights. 2. Avoid arching your back, instead bend your knees to pick up som... Read Full »