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I have pain in the lower left side of my back around the hip joint. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have pain in the lower left side of my back around the hip joint. I have had this pain for about 3 hours after I bent down and something pinched which resulted in pain. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, We are elated to have you onboard at icliniq.com. We understand your concerns and will help you get the best medical opinion. This seems to be from the spine or the hip - you need to take xrays of both the spine and hips, an X-ray lumbar-sacral spine - AP and lateral view, X-ray pelvis wit... Read Full »
Is there a connection between neck injury and mid-back pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing significant mid-back pain, particularly on the right side near my spine. Additionally, my right hand has been swelling, and I am unsure of the cause. I injured my neck on a roller coaster, after which back pain developed. Considering the symptoms, what could ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The swelling in your right hand does not seem related to your back pain. Here are some recommendations to alleviate your back pain: Avoid lifting heavy weights. Avoid arching your back; bend your knees instead when picking up som... Read Full »
Why am I experiencing lower back pain, tingling, and numbness?
Query: Hi doctor, Six months ago, I experienced low back pain and pain in my right foot, along with tingling and numbness. I underwent an MRI, and the results are as follows: There is a mild straightening of the spinal curvature. Small anterior osteophytes are seen at L3, L4, and L5. Evidence of spina b... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Nothing much serious, you need to take medicines and do exercises. Instructions to reduce back pain include: Avoid lifting heavy weights. Avoid arching your back; instead, bend your knees to pick up something from the floor. Avoid sitting for long hours. Avoid 2-wheeler rides. Improve you... Read Full »
I am a 22-year-old who has been suffering from back pain for eight years. Is that normal?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22-year-old who has been suffering from back pain for eight years. These past few days, I have been experiencing a lot of pain in my back. I went to the doctor and told that my lower back has swelling. Is that normal? Thanking you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You will need to send me a picture of your lower back to see the swelling. Till then, follow the instructions: Avoid lifting heavy weights. Avoid arching your back, instead bend your knees to pick up something from the floor. Avoid sitting for long hours. Av... Read Full »
I have dryness of the mouth and lower back pain which gets worse every six hours. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor,I have dryness of the mouth and lower back pain. I am currently on Oxycodone. My symptoms get worse after every six hours. Why so?Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. This could be because of back pain. So I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. Avoid lifting heavy weights. Avoid arching your back, instead bend your knees to pick up something from the floor. Avoid sitting for long ... Read Full »
What could cause severe lower back pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing severe lower back pain on the left side for the past two days. The pain was triggered after carrying a heavy bag. I am having difficulty finding a comfortable sleeping position and experiencing excruciating pain in the same area while walking. Kindly help. Th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I read your query and understood your concern. Please follow the below instructions: Avoid lifting heavy weights. Avoid arching your back; instead, bend your knees to pick up objects from the floor. Avoid prolonged sittin... Read Full »
I have worsening lower back pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I injured my lower back while squatting about one and a half months back. I have difficulty bending backward. A sharp pain was felt when I used to bend backward. But, no pain in forward bending or sideway bending. Neither pain was felt on touching the region. So, I started physiothera... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The x-ray is not very clear (attachment removed to protect patient identity), but your pain will surely reduce. So, do not worry. Just take the following tablets and few precautions. Regular follow up is the keystone to treating and reducing low back pain permanently. I... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing severe pain in the middle of my back, sometimes extending from my upper stomach area. Currently, the pain is concentrated in the right center of my back. I recently gave birth to a baby about a month ago. What could be causing this discomfort? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. This could be due to trapezitis, which is inflammation of the upper back muscle. I suggest the following things you can do to help: Avoid lifting heavy things. When picking up something from the floor, bend you... Read Full »
I have had backache for several years in sleep and waking up. What can be done for relief?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 25-year-old male. I have had a backache for several years in sleep, and it wakes me up in the mornings. After a couple of hours, the pain is gone. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is known that during sleep - our back muscles relax, and pain is particularly felt early morning (due to degenerative or inflammatory disease of the spinal elements). Also, an awkward sleeping position may aggravate this symptom. 1) Avoid ... Read Full »
I have back and shoulder pain when I drive my scooter or sit on a chair for a long time. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am getting back and shoulder pain when I drive my scooter for a long time or sit on a chair for a long time. What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This pain seems more like an upper back pain behind the shoulder, which also pains in the movement of the shoulder. So you need to take the following precautions: Avoid lifting heavy weights. Avoid arching your back, instead bend your knees to pick up something fro... Read Full »