What causes pain in the left side of the lower back?
Patient: My girlfriend has been getting back pain for a few days. It suddenly came while she was bathing. She mentions that it's on the left side of her lower back. It didn't get better after seeking treatment from a principal physiotherapist. She went to the doctor to get it checked and was asked to visit a gynae. Any idea what might be the problem? Doctor: HelloLeft sided lower back pain may be due to many reasons like musculoskeletal causes,pelvic pathology,genitourinary calculus etc.History suggests that pain may be due to muscular spasm.She need proper clinical examination and routine investigations.Investigations include routine hemogram,,renal function test,urine RE/ME,ultrasound of abdomen,X-ray L/S spine (AP /lateral).Ultrasound of abdomen is important in diagnosis and treatment.Proper treatment depend upon findings.Get well soon.Take CareDr.Indu Bhushan