What causes severe burning sensation and ache in lower back?
Patient: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ?  Please type your query here... I have for couple days had a burning sensation in lower back..above my waistline.  Back also aches. Also upper right abdomen. Perhaps strained bag lifting suitcase in airplane compartment...... Doctor: Hello,As you complain of pain in the back and lower abdomen or has two most possible reasons.1 Renal or ureteric calculus, urinary tract infection (UTI)2 Muscular.For these two conditions, I would advise doing an ultrasound of the abdomen to rule out stone. So consult your family physician and do further plan accordingly.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Simit Jadia