Back pain is one of the most common patient complaints.Many diseases have such unpleasant symptoms.For back pain, patients are thoroughly examined and appropriate treatment medications are chosen.
Types of pain
Types of pain are distinguished according to the place of origin.They occur in the upper and lower parts of the spine, above the lower back, in the lower back, below the lower back.The pain can appear suddenly or be chronic.
There is also a difference between pain in patients under 50 years of age and after 50 years of age.This division facilitates diagnosis.Because of the corresponding processes that occur in the aging body, pain can be a symptom of age-related diseases.Different medications are prescribed at different ages.
Back pain can be musculoskeletal in origin or due to injury.References to pain, i.e. radiating to the spine, are also examined separately because they are symptoms of other diseases and conditions.For example, stomachache, PMS and others.
The most common cause of back pain is disease of the spine or back muscles.For each type of pain, an appropriate drug or drug complex is prescribed.
Low back pain
Back pain or lumbago is pain that occurs suddenly, usually due to a heavy load or back injury.It has a sharp, pungent nature.Suddenly the patient realizes that he cannot bend or straighten.He was forced to remain motionless in one position, as the sharp pain did not allow him to change position.People call such sharp pain in the back lumbago.They arise in the soft tissues of the lumbar region.
The patient has difficulty standing straight and the bending amplitude gradually decreases.If this symptom persists, it can cause addiction.This is because the deep muscles of the back are involved in this process.
In most cases, this symptom indicates the presence of osteonecrosis or intervertebral hernia.There are many different medications available to treat low back pain, including ointments, gels or creams with different properties.For low back pain, topical analgesics and stimulants will be helpful.
Back pain during pregnancy
During pregnancy, pain often occurs due to changes in the woman's body during childbirth.Because the load on a woman's spine increases during pregnancy, the center of gravity changes.
To maintain balance in the new position, pregnant women must strongly stretch 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 make sudden movements, maintain immunity, eat properly and eliminate stress on the spine.At later stages, wearing a bandage will help.
The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and pain relievers is not recommended.Homeopathic medicines and topical preparations should not be used without consulting a doctor to avoid complications during pregnancy.
Diagnose
In addition to examining and asking detailed questions, your doctor may prescribe the following types of diagnoses:
- magnetic resonance imaging;
- computed tomography;
- myelography;
- radionuclide bone scan.
It is very important to diagnose when pain occurs.For example, for some back diseases, you cannot massage or use warming preparations.Based on the results of the study, a diagnosis can be made.Back pain can be a symptom of the following diseases:
- degenerative disc disease;
- arthritis;
- reactive arthritis, psoriatic arthritis;
- diffuse idiopathic hyperostosis;
- sciatica;
- ankylosing spondylitis;
- coccidiosis;
- fibromyalgia;
- Endometriosis;
- kidney stones;
- fracture;
- bone cancer;
- pancreatic cancer;
- pain relief and treatment.
Pain relievers are used to relieve back pain.They cannot be taken for a long time.Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be prescribed to reduce 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 ointment.
- Warmers, ointments, gels, creams have a distracting or irritating effect.
- Ointment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Chondroprotectors.
- Combined ointment.
Homeopathic ointments or creams also contain concentrated substances of plant or animal origin.This medicine prevents the destruction of cartilage tissue.It may have an anesthetic effect and improve metabolism.
Warming ointment is a very popular medicine for back treatment.They improve blood flow to the inflamed area, thus providing a pain-relieving effect.Such drugs give good results for low back pain or muscle pain.
Anti-inflammatory ointments work wonders 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 restoration of tissue metabolism, improve the nutrition of muscles and ligaments.They come in three forms of application: gel, cream or ointment.
Combined ointments are preparations with additional functions.For example, resolutive or thrombolytic effects.
Topical products are convenient and effective at a certain stage.Of course, a medicine like a gel or cream cannot penetrate the bloodstream as much as a pill or injection.But at the same time, these drugs have fewer side effects.
The ointment is applied to clean and dry skin.Some medications require a thin layer of application.Other products must be rubbed into the skin until completely absorbed.