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BACK PAIN

Mild back pain is usually caused by poor posture, sudden movements, or lifting heavy objects, all of which may strain the back. Back pain is also common in pregnancy. Persistent or severe back pain may be the result of a more serious problem. You should consult your doctor if pain persists or is associated with other symptoms.

DANGER SIGNS: Call an ambulance if you have back pain that is associated with any of the following symptoms -

Difficulty in controlling your bladder
Difficulty in controlling your bowel
Sudden back pain above the waist with shortness of breath.

Recommended Product:
Charak product for Arthritis>>Rymanyl;
Charak product for Osteporosis>>Evanova

Recommended Therapy:
Katibasti

Did the pain in your back come on after either of the following?

An injury or fall

A sudden awkward movement

Have you noticed any of the following symptoms?

Difficulty moving a leg

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Your symptoms indicate that there may be spinal damage.

MEDICAL HELP

URGENT! Call your doctor immediately!

Pain, numbness, or tingling in a leg

Loss of bladder control

None of the above

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Your back is probably strained &/or bruised.

SELF HELP

Take an analgesic & rest. A covered hot water bottle or a heating pad placed against your back may give you additional pain relief. Consult your doctor if you are no better in 24 hrs.

Neither

Do you have either of the following?

Pain in the back just above the waist

POSSIBLE CAUSE

PYELONEPHRITIS is a likely cause of your symptoms.

MEDICAL HELP

URGENT! Call your doctor immediately!

A temperature of 100^oF (38^oC) or above

Neither

Did the pain occur after any of the following?

Lifting a heavy weight
A fit of coughing
Strenuous or unaccustomed physical activity

Do either of the following apply?

Pain makes any movement difficult

POSSIBLE CAUSES

You may have SCIATICA caused by a PROLAPSED OR HERNIATED DISK or by a fractured vertebra.

MEDICAL HELP

Call your doctor within 24 hrs.

Pain shoots from the back down the back of the leg

Neither

POSSIBLE CAUSE

You have probably strained some of the muscles in your back or sprained some of the ligaments.

SELF HELP

See the advice for LOWER BACK PAIN. Consult your doctor if you do not feel any better in 2 or 3 days or if other symptoms develop.

None of the above

Have you been suffering from increasing pain & stiffness over several months or longer?

Yes

How old are you?

45 or over

POSSIBLE CAUSE

OSTEOARTHRITIS in the back is the most likely cause of your symptoms.

MEDICAL HELP

Make an appointment to see your doctor.

Under 45

POSSIBLE CAUSE

ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS is a possible cause of your symptoms, esply if you are male.

MEDICAL HELP

Make an appointment to see your doctor.

Does either of the following apply?

You have recently been immobile due to illness or injury

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Fracture of a vertebra as a result of thinning of the bones is a possible cause.

MEDICAL HELP

Call your doctor within 24 hrs.

You are over 60

Neither

Are you pregnant?

Pregnant

POSSIBLE CAUSE

A change in back pain or worsening pain may indicate the start of labor.

MEDICAL HELP

URGENT! Call your doctor or nurse/midwife immediately if you think that you may be going into labor.

Not Pregnant

If you cannot identify a possible cause for your back pain from this chart, make an appointment to see your doctor.


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