Back pain is one of the most common complaints among patients.Many diseases have such an unpleasant symptom.For back pain, the patient is carefully examined and the appropriate medicine is selected for treatment.
Types of pain
Types of pain differ according to the place of origin.They occur in the upper and lower parts of the spine, above the lower back, lower back, lower back.The pain may come on suddenly or be chronic.
There is also a difference between pain in patients under 50 and after 50.This division makes the diagnosis much easier.Pain can be a symptom of age-related diseases as the relevant processes occur in the aging body.Different drugs are prescribed in different age categories.
Back pain can be musculoskeletal in origin or as a result of injury.Referral pain, that is, pain radiating down the spine, is also examined separately, as these are symptoms 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, an appropriate drug or drug complex is prescribed.
Lumbago
Lumbago or lumbodynia is a sudden onset of pain, usually due to a heavy load or back injury.It has a sharp, sharp character.Suddenly, the patient realizes that he cannot bend or straighten.Because the sharp pain does not allow him to change his position, he is forced to freeze in one position.People call such sharp pains in the back lumbago.They arise in the soft tissues of the lumbar region.
It is difficult to correct the patient, the bending amplitude gradually decreases.If this symptom persists, addiction may occur.This is due to the fact that the deep back muscles are involved in the process.
In most cases, the symptom indicates the presence of osteochondrosis or intervertebral hernia.Various medications are available to treat lumbago, including ointments, gels, or creams with different properties.For lumbago, local irritant and analgesic medicine will help.
Back pain during pregnancy
Pain during pregnancy often occurs due to changes in the body of a woman who gives birth to a child.During pregnancy, the center of gravity changes as the load on the woman's spine increases.
To maintain balance in the new position, pregnant women have to strongly strain their back muscles.Since the abdominal muscles cannot support the spine as before, the ligamentous apparatus weakens.
Stress, increased anxiety, infections and hypothermia during pregnancy can cause back pain.It is necessary to rest more, not to make sudden movements, maintain immunity, eat right and eliminate stress on the spine.In the later stages, 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 prevent pregnancy complications.
Diagnostics
In addition to the examination and detailed questioning, the doctor can prescribe the following types of diagnostics:
- magnetic resonance imaging;
- computed tomography;
- myelography;
- radionuclide bone scan.
It is very important to diagnose when pain occurs.For some back diseases, for example, you can not use rubbing or warming medicine.A diagnosis can be made based on the results of the study.Back pain can be a symptom of the following diseases:
- degenerative diseases of vertebral discs;
- arthrosis;
- reactive arthritis, psoriatic arthritis;
- diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis;
- sciatica;
- ankylosing spondylitis;
- coccydynia;
- fibromyalgia;
- endometriosis;
- kidney stones;
- broken;
- bone cancer;
- pancreatic cancer;
- pain relief and treatment.
Painkillers are used to relieve back pain.They should not be taken for a long time.Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be prescribed to relieve inflammation.Muscle relaxants are needed to reduce muscle tension and pain.
External pain relievers
Ointments are often used to treat back pain.There are several types of ointments.
- Homeopathic ointments.
- Warming agents, ointments, gels, creams with a distracting or irritating effect.
- Ointments with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Chondroprotectors.
- Mixed ointments.
Homeopathic ointments or creams contain concentrated ingredients of plant or animal origin in addition to the base.This drug stops the destruction of cartilage tissue.It can have an anesthetic effect and improve metabolism.
Warming ointments are a very popular remedy for back treatment.They improve blood flow to the inflamed area and thereby have an analgesic effect.Such drugs give good results for lumbago or myalgia.
Anti-inflammatory ointments are excellent in relieving pain and reducing inflammation.However, they have more contraindications and side effects than other ointments.They cannot be used for a long time.
Chondroprotectors stimulate the recovery of tissue metabolism, improve the trophism of muscles and ligaments.They have three application forms: gel, cream or ointment.
Mixed ointments are preparations with additional functions.For example, a solvent or thrombolytic effect.
Foreign products are convenient and effective at a certain stage.Of course, a drug such as a gel or cream cannot penetrate the bloodstream as much as a tablet or injection.But at the same time, such drugs have fewer side effects.
Ointments are applied to clean, dry skin.Some drugs require application in a thin layer.Other products should be rubbed into the skin until completely absorbed.