Back pain is one of the most common complaints among patients.Many diseases have such an unpleasant symptom.In case of back pain, the patient is examined carefully and the appropriate drug is selected for treatment.
Types of pain
The types of pain are differentiated according to the place of occurrence.They occur in the upper and lower parts of the spine, above the waist, in the waist, below the waist.Pain can come on suddenly or be chronic.
There is also a distinction between pain in patients under 50 and over 50.This division greatly facilitates diagnosis.As the relevant processes take place in the aging organism, pain can be a symptom of age-related diseases.Different drugs are prescribed in different age categories.
Back pain can be musculoskeletal in origin or the result of an injury.The related pains, ie.radiating to the spine are also examined separately, as they 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 complex of drugs is prescribed.
Lumbago
Lumbago or lumbago is pain that occurs suddenly, usually due to a heavy load or injury to the back.It has a sharp, spicy character.Suddenly the patient realizes that he cannot bend or stand up.He is forced to freeze in one position, as the sharp pain does not allow him to change the position.People call such acute back pain lumbago.They arise in the soft tissues of the lumbar region.
It is difficult for the patient to stand up, the amplitude of bending gradually decreases.If this symptom is persistent, addiction may occur.This is due to the fact that the deep muscles of the back are involved in the process.
In most cases, the symptom indicates the presence of osteochondrosis or intervertebral hernia.There are various medications for the treatment of lumbago, including ointments, gels or creams with different properties.A local irritant and analgesic drug will help with lumbago.
Back pain during pregnancy
During pregnancy, pain often occurs due to changes in a woman's body while giving birth to a child.Due to the fact that the load on a woman's spine increases during pregnancy, the center of gravity shifts.
To maintain balance in a new position, pregnant women must strongly strain their back muscles.The ligamentous apparatus weakens 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 to make sudden movements, maintain immunity, eat properly and remove 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 avoid pregnancy complications.
Diagnosis
In addition to the examination and detailed questioning, the doctor may prescribe the following types of diagnostics:
- nuclear magnetic resonance;
- computed tomography;
- myelography;
- radionuclide bone scan.
It is very important to make a diagnosis when pain occurs.With some diseases of the back, for example, you cannot do rubs or use a warming agent.Based on the results of the examination, a diagnosis can be made.Back pain can be a symptom of the following diseases:
- degenerative diseases of the spinal discs;
- arthrosis;
- reactive arthritis, psoriatic arthritis;
- diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis;
- sciatica;
- ankylosing spondylitis;
- coccidinia;
- fibromyalgia;
- endometriosis;
- kidney stones;
- breakage;
- bone cancer;
- pancreatic cancer;
- pain relief and treatment.
Pain relievers are used to relieve back pain.They cannot be taken for a long period of 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 ointment.
- Homeopathic ointments.
- Heating agents, ointments, gels, creams with a distracting or irritating effect.
- Ointments with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Chondroprotectors.
- Combined ointments.
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 can have an anesthetic effect and improve metabolism.
Warming ointments are a very popular remedy for treating the back.They improve blood flow to the inflamed area, thus providing an analgesic effect.Such drugs give good results in lumbago or myalgia.
Anti-inflammatory ointments have an excellent effect in relieving pain and relieving inflammation.However, they have more contraindications and side effects than other ointments.They cannot be used for a long period of time.
Chondroprotectors stimulate the recovery of tissue metabolism, improve the trophicity 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 dissociative or thrombolytic effect.
External 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 tablets or injections.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.