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I have backache for three years. What does my MRI suggest?
Query: Hello doctor,I have had backache for the last three years. I am a pilot by profession. I am suffering from pain in both my upper and lower back. On prolonged standing, I feel pain in the lower back and also under my feet, and while sitting without back support, I feel pain in the upper back. I feel ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.The problems you are facing are due to excessive strain on your back and neck muscles. As you said, the reason is prolonged standing, bad posture of the back and neck. All I can advise, irrespective of what the MRI says is,1. Avoid bad postures like reading or watching T... Read Full »
I have back problem and it is getting worse on having medications. Kindly advice.
Query: Hello doctor,I need some advice on a back problem. I have it for almost two years. I went to a doctor in my area for my issue, and he took an X-rays, and it shows a mild inflammation in my lower spine. He gave me medication to bring down the swelling and told me to use it for 10 days. However, it ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have mild scoliosis in the lumbar region, and there is a suspicion of inflamed sacroiliac joints (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Have you had ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), CRP (C-reactive protein), urine routine, which are the markers fo... Read Full »
Kindly explain the MRI taken for upper back pain.
Query: Hello doctor, I have uploaded my recent MRI results for my spine. I had been suffering from upper back pain which restricts the mobility of my right hand. I can feel a slight lump around or near my rhomboid muscle on the right side. Please review my MRI scans and provide a diagnosis. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Observations (attachment removed to protect patient identity): Cervical spine: There is mild straightening of the cervical vertebrae. Vertebral bodies are showing mild osteophytes and are otherwise normal. No evidence of collapse or bony destruction. Atlantoaxial ar... Read Full »
Kindly explain the reports which I had for my back pain.
Query: Hi doctor, I suffer from back pain. Please give me a second opinion. I am attaching my reports. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Few small multilevel osteophytes are seen. The L3-4 and L4-5 discs are desiccated. A mild posterior-central disc bulge is noted at L3-4 level indenting the posterior thecal sac without c... Read Full »
Kindly explain MRI taken for back pain and numbness in hands.
Query: Hello doctor, What does my magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results mean? Severe mid-back and lumbar back pain, numbness in hands, muscle cramps in legs, constant pain. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and would explain that these images indicate just chronic degeneration of the vertebral column. There is no disc herniation or compression of spinal cord. Co... Read Full »
What does well defined altered cystic signal intensity along nerves in MRI mean?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is suffering from back pain from couple of years and now this has got extended to legs. She kind of gets regular pains like muscle pulling in legs. We got the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) done and it says well defined altered cystic signal intensity noted along the lumbo sa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your question, I would explain that this cyst is not related to her clinical situation. These cysts are since birth and are usually asymptomatic. In my opinion her symptoms could be related to the bulging disc in L5S1 level, which may need surgery. For this ... Read Full »
Why does ongoing back muscle pain occur after my running?
Query: Hi doctor,I ran 10 kilometers and when I arrived home, I had terrible back muscle pain. Next two days, I was better. So, I ran for another 10 kilometers but, this time when I arrived home, it was even worse. There was a shoulder pain, and dorsal muscle back pain when I was walking. Then, it was very... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Post-exhaustion muscle necrosis is a known entity that occurs when the blood supply to the muscle is compromised during the exercise period. It is usually documented by demonstrating the high levels of LDH (lactic acid dehydrogenase) test and CPK (creatine phosphokinase)... Read Full »
Why is there lower back pain and left hip pain with spasm after chiropractic manipulation?
Query: Hello doctor, I am currently experiencing severe lower back and left hip pain and spasms. I have a history of a slight disk herniation at L5-S1 with no nerve impingement. I believe this flare-up began two weeks ago when I attended my first chiropractic visit. The pain became so severe, I broke d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and suggest to do the following. Take analgesics, and muscle relaxants. Apply hot packs, and Diclofenac gel locally where you feel any tenderness. Either lie in bed or stand. Sit for short durations only, less than 20 minutes at a stretch an... Read Full »
What do you suggest for persistent upper back and shoulder pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I have had continuous upper back and shoulder pain for the past two weeks. Despite taking various medications, the relief seems temporary, and the pain returns once the medication wears off. I am reaching out for advice on what steps I should take next. Are the... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Simple musculoskeletal back pain is often associated with poor posture, commonly linked to prolonged work computer use or muscle strain from excessive exercise or physical labor. To better assist with the management of ... Read Full »
I have had mild back pain for four years. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 40 years old, having mild back pain for four years and no leg pain, but while traveling on sitting, I have mild lower back pain. So I got an MRI scanning as suggested by the doctor, and hence the results are, straightening of lumbar curvature. Lumbar spondylosis is more marked at L4 ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I suggest you to avoid lifting heavy weights, avoid bending your back, instead bend your knees to pick up anything from the floor, avoid sitting for long hours, avoid motorcycle rides improve your posture while sitting, ... Read Full »