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I am experiencing symptoms of pain in my back and spine even after physiotherapy. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing upper back pain, specifically in my spine, for over two months. I am not sure what caused it, but it hurts when I bend forward and settle when I am still. When pressure is applied to a particular spot on the spine, there is a sharp pain, then the pain is dull f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. At your age, the discomfort is most likely caused by bad posture, so you should be careful of your posture and avoid being in one position for lengthy periods, such as while using the phone or working on a computer.... Read Full »
How to manage spine or shoulder pain while sitting for a long?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from severe spine pain and shoulder pain. At normal times, I do not have pain, but while riding bikes, sitting in front of computers, and standing with both hands on my backside, I get severe pain in my spine and shoulder. I consulted an ortho doctor, and after a few examin... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description and with no examination findings and reports, I can only be general and not specific. Also, I do not know your age. However, I think you have cervical spondylitis and myofascial pain from long hours of poor posture and working on the desk and compu... Read Full »
Can fibromyalgia trigger the pain in particular points in spine and lower back?
Query: Hello doctor, For the last month, I have been suffering with pain on my spine and lower back. When I touch a specific point on my spine the pain is severe. It hurts when I bend or sit it feels very sore. I visited a GP and she said that she thinks it is a muscle insertion that causes the pain but s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history and being unable to examine you I can only speculate on the cause. Yes, fibromyalgia can lead to trigger spots like tender areas which can be over the muscle belly or their attachment to the bone. The good thing was that the neurological exam wa... Read Full »
My sister suffers from severe back pain. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am posting this query for my sister. She is 13 years old. Her lower back hurts at the spine and it feels like some kind of pulsating. It started hurting a couple of weeks ago; however, it was not constant. But, this weekend it has been more constant and hurts almost every time. It hu... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. I am an athlete and I had suffered the same twice so I can understand the kind of pain your sister is going through. 2. It is the kind of pain that keeps irritating all the while and increases when you bend forwards. 3. Complete bed rest is advisable for at least tw... Read Full »
My symptoms resemble cardiac pain. I am confused and need help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been having intermittent chest pain since two years. The first time I went to the cardiologist, he totally dismissed it as muscular pain due to bad posture and mild bronchitis. I had an episode of sinus tachycardia last year following which I visited the same cardiologist. He did... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have not uploaded the report of stress test here but you mentioned that it is done. So anyway, firstly I do not think this has any relation to the heart because you... Read Full »
I have spine and neck pain with occasional chest burn. Why do I get this?
Query: Hello doctor, My main issue is spine pain accompanied with neck pain (disc is dislocated). It gets worse when standing up from a sitting position. When I get up from floor, I feel lightheaded. Sometimes it is that intense that I faint for a few seconds. While sitting in a car, I lose vision sometim... Read Full »
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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry you are having these symptoms. There are many possible causes of your symptoms that may be related to the cervical disc herniation causing nerve impingement on the cervical area. This may be caused by degenerative changes considering your age and history. It... Read Full »
My son has been complaining of lower back pain only at night for the last month. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,My son has been complaining of a lower back pain only at night for the last month. It is not severe enough to awaken him but, as soon as he lays down he starts complaining. Kindly note that this issue occurs only at night time. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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: There may be a local swelling or pus formation inside the spine or just around it, which migh... Read Full »