Medical Advice on "Spine health"

My back problem is getting worse inspite of having medicines. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have mild scoliosis in the lumbar region, and there is a suspicion of inflamed sacroiliac joints (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Have you had ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), CRP (C-reactive...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

Please suggest some back support belt and medication for lumbago.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is usually no belt that will help for lumbago (low back pain) unless you are having painful spasms as that will limit movements. So, if your spasms have stopped, then no need for a belt. I suggest you tak...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

X-ray for back pain shows disc space narrowing in my lower spine. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to ciliniq.com. From your description of the symptoms and the fact that the back pain has improved while the leg pain (nature and radiation to the foot) remains indicates the cause to be from a disc in your spine pressing on one of ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

What could be the cause for the pain in the left leg, and thigh?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your symptoms, it sounded like LC stenosis but having looked at your MRI, and it is evident that there are disc bulges prolapse at multiple levels on the left side leading to your remaining sided symptom. L4/5 an...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

What does the MRI taken for severe pain and dizziness indicate?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query in detail and the attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). C6-7 disc shows a significant abnormality, fissures, and bulge, causing indentation over the thecal sac. ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mahaveer Patil

MRI says Posterocentral protrusion of L4-5 disc is abutting the L5 nerve root bilaterally What does this mean?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am not sure of your neck symptoms as the neck has nothing to do with your lower back and from your description it is not clear if you have any leg symptoms or bladder symptoms. However I need to see your MRI scan to b...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

What can be done for sharp pain in tailbone area while sitting or standing up?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is worth having a second opinion and clearing your doubts. But I think your doctor is absolutely right about the cause of pain. This is due to a slightly curved spine in the lower back causing the tailbone pain. ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Lokesh

What does posterior disc bulge at L4 to L5 intending thecal sac in spine scan indicate?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just went through your scans and read about your symptoms. I would like to tell you about the problem you are facing. As the age progresses the spine undergoes degeneration leading to narrowing of the canal leading to ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rohit Rajalbandi

Kindly explain the MRI taken for neck pain.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your mother's MRI report suggests a very serious problem and you need to see a spinal surgeon or a neurosurgeon urgently (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The top of your mother's spine has tuberculosi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

How to get relief from back pain?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Back pain comes from fatigued muscles. Your back muscle gets relaxed at night. So you do not have the pain at night. Sitting for long hours can aggravate back pain. Poor posture while sitting can also lead to back pain. ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash