Suggest treatment for left sided back pain
Patient: Went to the emergecy room saturday had a cat scan, have back pain that is onleft side and goes around to the front..was perscibed a muscle relaxer and antibiotic for urinary trac infection (blood in urine) cat scan showed nothin wrong with kidneys, pancreas or liver. Pain has not eased.. Doctor: Hello, I have studied your case. Your present complain suggest disc pain leading to back pain.Due to compression of this nerve root in spine there is pain.I will advise you to do MRI spineFor these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic[pregabalin] medication can be started.Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Till time you can continue your medication.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care.