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 right medicine is chosen for treatment.
Types of pain
The types of pain are differentiated 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, under the lower back.Pain can appear 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 division greatly facilitates the diagnosis.Since the corresponding processes occur 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 of musculoskeletal origin or as a result of injury.Referral pain, i.e. radiation to the spine, is also considered 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, a suitable medication or complex of medications is prescribed.
Lumbago
Lumbago or lumbodynia is pain that occurs suddenly, usually due to a heavy load or injury to the back.It has a sharp, sharp character.Suddenly the patient realizes that he cannot bend or straighten.He is forced to freeze in one position, as the sharp pain does not allow him to change position.People call such sharp pain in the back a lumbago.They arise in the soft tissues of the midsection.
It is difficult for the patient to straighten, the amplitude of bending gradually decreases.If this symptom is persistent, addiction may appear.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 available to treat lumbago, including ointments, gels, or creams with different properties.For lumbago, a local irritant and analgesic drug will help.
Back pain during pregnancy
During pregnancy, pain often occurs due to changes in a woman's body during childbirth.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 the back muscles.The ligamentous apparatus weakens, as 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 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 medicine and preparation for external use should not be used without consulting a doctor to avoid pregnancy complications.
Diagnosing
In addition to the examination and detailed questions, the doctor can prescribe the following types of diagnostics:
- magnetic resonance;
- computed tomography;
- myelography;
- radionuclide bone scan.
It is very important to make a diagnosis when pain occurs.For some diseases of the back, for example, you can not rub or use a heating preparation.Based on the results of the study, a diagnosis can be made.Back pain can be a symptom of the following diseases:
- degenerative diseases of the vertebral discs;
- arthrosis;
- reactive arthritis, psoriatic arthritis;
- idiopathic diffuse skeletal hyperostosis;
- sciatica;
- ankylosing spondylitis;
- coccidinia;
- fibromyalgia;
- endometriosis;
- kidney stones;
- fracture;
- bone cancer;
- pancreatic cancer;
- pain relief and treatment.
Painkillers are used to relieve back pain.They cannot 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 reliever
Ointments are often used to treat back pain.There are several types of ointments.
- Homeopathic ointment.
- Heating agents, ointments, gels, creams with distracting or irritating effects.
- Ointment 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 back pain.They improve blood flow to the inflamed area, thus providing an analgesic effect.Such drugs give good results for lumbago or myalgia.
Anti-inflammatory ointments have an excellent effect on relieving pain and relieving 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 trophism of muscles and ligaments.There are three forms of application: gel, cream or ointment.
Combined ointments are preparations that have additional functions.For example, a resolving or thrombolytic effect.
External products are convenient and effective at a certain stage.Of course, a medicine such as a gel or cream cannot penetrate the blood as much as tablets or injections.But at the same time, such drugs have fewer side effects.
Ointments are applied to clean and dry skin.Some drugs require application in a thin layer.Other products should be rubbed into the skin until completely absorbed.