Q. My son has lower back pain but, only at night. What could be the reason?

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An interesting query here. 

• However, this must be a minor issue since it is not interfering with day to day normal activities. These are the points I would like to highlight:

1. There may be a local swelling or pus formation inside the spine or just around it, which might be getting compressed when he is sleeping. There is a high likelihood of it being outside the spine since he has no such complaints while sitting or walking.
2.  The only way to find out is by doing a USG of the area of the spine which hurts the most. Another option would be a CT scan of the entire spine which may expose the child to radiations but, will completely remove our doubts. The treatment will be as per the findings on the imaging tests.
3. There may be some muscle or ligament strain here probably because your child may be highly active and playful. The best way to relieve such a pain is to rest and the use of local and systemic anti-inflammatory drugs for a few days.

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• I think it is better to investigate rather than worry. It might, after all, be nothing. Let us now focus on the investigations, so that the treatment can be planned accordingly.

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• Alright. Please keep me updated.

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• Ibuprofen can be given for a total period of up to five days. As there seems to be no significant anomaly on the X-ray, I do not find any major reason to worry.

• Also, since they say there is some degree of scoliosis, we would have to correlate the exact point of scoliotic curvature of the spine with the site of pain. If the two points are the same, an orthopedic doctor needs to be consulted in order to decide the further course of treatment.

I think we can hold on to a total of five days of Ibuprofen. If there is no relief, please consult an orthopedic.

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• Let me know if I may be of any help to you. Please update me about what is happening with your son, so that we can take appropriate steps towards the treatment.

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• Take care. You are most welcome.

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Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Experience: 11 + Yrs

Pediatrics

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