What is the reason for recurring pain in left side of back?
Patient: HI....WELL EVERY DAY I HAVE PAIN IN MY BACK BUT IS MORE IN THE LEFT SIDE........WHEN I WALK TO MUCH O STAY STAND UP FOR A WHILE.......THE FIRST TIME I GO TO EMERGENCY BECAUSE I CAN MOVE THE DR TOUCH MY BACK AND WITH OUT EXAMEN HE TELL ME IS THE ASIATIC NERVOUS Doctor: Hi,I have read your query.Usually back pain is managed with pain-killers till 1 month period. If it persists beyond 1 month, then further investigations are done. Since your husband has a bad pain I will suggest the following: - Back pain can be due to many reasons. You should get x-ray lumbo-sacral spine done in AP and Lateral done send us report or discuss it with your doctor. Only then further management can be advised. - Avoid heavy weight lifting pushing and pulling heavy objects, because it will further increase back pain. - You can take medicine like painkillers + muscle relaxants by discussing it with your doctor. Your husband may need stronger pain-killers which are available on prescription only. He can try ibuprofen or naproxen till he sees his doctor. - Apply hot packs for 30 min in morning and evening . I hope it helps.