Pain in lower back left side. Taking medication, still painful. Referred to neurologist. Opinion?
Patient: i went to my doctor complain ing of back pain in lowetleft side around mywaist he wrote arthopathy 716,90  and 724 as my diagnosis  to my short term insurance .i was taken off work for 4 weeks i still feel the pain but i originally  thought i pulledamuscle now i have  BEEN REFERD TO A NUROLOGISt want to know why would this get claim denied Doctor: hi i had gone through your query and understand your concerns. i would come up with two most possibilities to fit your condition .these include1.first possibility is,RENAL STONES;ultrasound scanning for KUB may confirm the diagnosis.2.second possibility is,DIVERTICULITIS;inflammation of balloon-like protuberance due to excess Gas pressure in intestines.often caused by additives in food,or low blood sugar.x-ray with barium enema  may confirm the diagnosis.  diet to follow;-high fibre diet which produces large volume of faeces requiring wider diameter of colon,and gas. -refined food food lead to hard stool.softer stools do not strain the gut.I hope this is helpful for you, thank you