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Query: Hi doctor,I am suffering from pain in my neck and shoulder on my left side. I had an injury over a year ago, that has resulted in persistent, worsening pain. I have cluster headaches, a backache that radiates when I look down, trouble falling asleep, and frequent numbness in my left hand. Please he... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, As per your complaint and finding you have given, I need more information to comment on it. I suggest you to get a blood test and magnetic resonance imaging report. Read Full »
Which medications would help reduce menstrual pain, backache, and headache?
Query: Hi doctor, I am experiencing period pains but my back hurts severely and my uterus feels like it is being cut. I have a headache but it feels like there is a lot of tension on my forehead and my eyes are throbbing. What would you recommend I take for the pain? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can suggest some general tips that may help you feel more comfortable: Heat therapy: Applying heat to your lower abdomen or lower back can help relieve the pain. You can use a hot water bottle or a heating pad. If you do not have any of those, a warm towel or a warm... 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? Thank you. 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 f... Read Full »
What is the best remedy for back pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been battling with back pain since a year. I associated this pain with a kidney stone which I had for a couple of years. I had a ureteroscopy, crushing and removal of the stone a month ago, but however the back pain still persists. An x-ray done today is attached. I had some back... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the investigation reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your blood investigation appears to be fine apart from high CRP (C-reactive protein), which could either be a manifestation of any inflammation or infection somewhere in the... Read Full »
I am experiencing sharp back pain that gets triggered by movement. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old male, 6 feet 3 inches in height. I am experiencing sharp back pain and have had minor pain the last few days, but nothing restricting movement or activity. I sneezed earlier this morning, which sent me into sharp pain, which is minimal when laying motionless but is e... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and would like to advise the following: 1. Avoid lifting heavy weights. 2. Avoid arching your back; bend your knees to pick up something from the floor. 3. Avoid sitting for long hours. 4. Avoid two-wheeler rides. 5. Improve your postur... Read Full »
My mother has been having back pain on the right side just above the hip. What could be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 55 years old, and she weighs around 78 kg. She had been having back pain on the right side just above the hip for quite some time. Today she did some heavy lifting while she was alone, and now she has a severe pain episode. She is not able to walk properly. I had given her a ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest the following: 1. Avoid lifting heavy weights. 2. Avoid arching your back. Instead, bend your knees to pick up something from the floor. 3. Avoid sitting for long hours. 4. Avoid two-wheeler rides. 5. Improve your posture while... Read Full »
What does my MRI report suggest as the cause of my chronic back pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I have worsening pain in my back for two decades. It has exacerbated a lot more now. I have unbearable pain throughout my back, along with chronic myofascial pain. I drove a school bus for 14 years with manual doors. I am having worsening severe pain in my thoracic region. Currently, I a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1) Vertebral height is normal - So no fractures. 2) Vertebral alignment is normal - No scoliosis and kyphosis. 3) Moderate degenerative disk disease from T4 to T12 - No need to think much about this finding. With the aging process, everyone will develop degenerative d... 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 »
Is my back and neck pain due to some heavy lifting done by me four months back?
Query: Hi doctor, Before four months, I did a couple of heavy things, about a week later, when I put my head down or looked down, I noticed a twinge in my back, on the left side of my right shoulder blade. As weeks went on, it became awful and more painful. I also had spasms on the right side and under my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, it could be a problem with your neck or upper back. The neck pain can be due to a simple muscle sprain, or it could be a manifestation of a disc irritation on the nerves (more likely). In the upper back, there could be a trigger spot which beha... Read Full »
I have been experiencing continuous backache for two decades, and it is not settling. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Backache is causing a lot of discomforts. I am a 58-year-old, and this backache never seems to subside. It has been there for almost ten years. I have maintained my weight at 65 kilograms for the past two decades. I am 5' 5 feet. My work demands me to stand a lot. Due to this, I deve... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your problem seems to be a low backache due to a lumbar spine problem. Kindly get a computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan done. You will need analgesics, muscle relaxants, and mild steroids for one month. The steroids dose must be tap... Read Full »