Back pain is one of the most common complaints among patients.Many diseases have unpleasant symptoms.For back pain, the patient is carefully examined and the appropriate medicine is selected for treatment.
Types of pain
The type of pain is differentiated according to the place of origin.It occurs at the top and bottom of the spine, on the lower back, on the lower back, under the lower back.The pain may come on suddenly or be chronic.
There is also a difference between pain in patients under the age of 50 and after the age of 50.This section greatly simplifies the diagnosis.As a corresponding process occurs in the aging body, pain can be a symptom of age-related diseases.Different drugs are prescribed in different age categories.
Back pain can be musculoskeletal or the result of an injury.Referral pain, that is, radiating to the spine, is also examined separately, as it is a symptom of other diseases and conditions.For example, renal colic, PMS and others.
The most common cause of back pain is a disease of the spine or back muscles.For each type of pain, the appropriate drug or drug complex is prescribed.
Lumbago
Lumbago or lumbodynia is a pain that occurs suddenly, usually caused by a heavy load or back injury.It has a sharp and sharp character.Suddenly the patient realized that he could not bend or straighten.He had to freeze in one position, because the sharp pain did not allow him to change position.People call a sharp pain in the back as lumbago.They arise in the soft tissue of the lumbar region.
It is difficult for the patient to straighten, the amplitude of bending gradually decreases.If these symptoms persist, addiction may occur.This is due to the fact that the deep back muscles are involved in the process.
In most cases, symptoms indicate the presence of osteochondrosis or intervertebral hernia.There are various medications available to treat lumbago, including ointments, gels, or creams with different properties.For lumbago, irritants and local analgesics will help.
Back pain during pregnancy
During pregnancy, pain often occurs due to changes in a woman's body during pregnancy.Due to the fact that the load on a woman's spine increases during pregnancy, the center of gravity shifts.
To maintain balance in the new position, pregnant women need to tense their back muscles strongly.The ligaments become weak, because the abdominal muscles cannot support the spine as before.
Stress, increased anxiety, infections, and hypothermia during pregnancy can cause back pain.It is necessary to rest more, not make sudden movements, maintain immunity, eat properly and relieve stress on the spine.At a later stage, wearing a bandage will help.
The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics is not recommended.Homeopathic medicines and preparations for external use should not be used without consulting a doctor to avoid pregnancy complications.
Diagnostics
In addition to the examination and detailed questions, the doctor may prescribe the following types of diagnostics:
- magnetic resonance imaging;
- computed tomography;
- myelography;
- radionuclide bone scan.
It is very important to make a diagnosis when pain occurs.For some back diseases, for example, you should not rub or use heating preparations.Based on the results of the study, a diagnosis can be made.Back pain can be a symptom of the following diseases:
- degenerative disease of the vertebral disc;
- arthrosis;
- reactive arthritis, psoriatic arthritis;
- diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis;
- sciatica;
- ankylosing spondylitis;
- coccydynia;
- fibromyalgia;
- endometriosis;
- kidney stones;
- broken bones;
- bone cancer;
- pancreatic cancer;
- pain relief and treatment.
Pain relievers are used to relieve back pain.They should not be taken for long periods of time.Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be prescribed to relieve inflammation.Muscle relaxants are needed to reduce muscle tension and pain.
External pain reliever
Ointment is often used to treat back pain.There are several types of ointments.
- Homeopathic ointment.
- Heating agents, ointments, gels, creams with irritating or irritating effects.
- Ointment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Chondroprotectors.
- Combination ointment.
Homeopathic ointments or creams contain, in addition to the base, concentrated substances of plant or animal origin.This drug stops the destruction of cartilage tissue.It may have an anesthetic effect and increase metabolism.
Warming ointment is a very popular remedy for treating the back.They increase blood flow to the inflamed area, thereby providing an analgesic effect.Such medicine gives good results for lumbago or myalgia.
Anti-inflammatory ointment has an excellent effect in relieving pain and relieving inflammation.However, they have more contraindications and side effects than other ointments.They should not be used for long periods of time.
Chondroprotectors stimulate the recovery of tissue metabolism, increase trophism of muscles and ligaments.They have three forms of application: gel, cream or ointment.
Combined ointments are preparations that have additional functions.For example, a solution or thrombolytic effect.
External products are simple and effective to a certain extent.Of course, drugs such as gels or creams cannot penetrate the bloodstream in the same way as tablets or injections.But at the same time, the drug has fewer side effects.
Ointment is used on clean and dry skin.Some drugs require application in a thin layer.Other products must be rubbed into the skin until completely absorbed.