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 medication for treatment is selected.
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, below the lower back.The pain may appear suddenly or be chronic.
There is also a distinction between pain in patients under 50 and after 50.This division greatly facilitates diagnosis.Since the corresponding processes occur in the aging body, pain can be a symptom of age-related diseases.Different medications are prescribed for different age categories.
Back pain can be musculoskeletal in origin or result from an injury.Referral pain, that is, pain radiating towards the spine, is also examined separately, as they are symptoms of other diseases and conditions.For example, renal colic, premenstrual syndrome 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 drug or complex of drugs is prescribed.
Lumbago
Lumbago or lumbodynia is pain that occurs suddenly, usually due to a heavy load or back injury.It has a lively and spicy character.Suddenly the patient realizes that he can neither bend nor straighten up.He is forced to freeze in one position, because the sharp pain does not allow him to change position.People call such back pain lumbago.They occur in the soft tissues of the lumbar region.
It is difficult for the patient to straighten up, the amplitude of flexion gradually decreases.If this symptom persists, addiction may develop.This is because the deep back muscles are involved in the process.
In most cases, the symptom indicates the presence of osteochondrosis or intervertebral hernia.There are different medications to treat lumbago, including ointments, gels or creams with different properties.For lumbago, a local irritant and analgesic medication will be useful.
Back pain during pregnancy
During pregnancy, pain often occurs due to changes in the 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 a new position, pregnant women must strongly strain their back muscles.The ligamentous system weakens because the abdominal muscles can no longer 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 right and eliminate stress on the spine.In later stages, wearing a bandage will be helpful.
The use of nonsteroidal 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 complications during pregnancy.
Diagnosis
In addition to detailed examination and interrogation, the doctor may prescribe the following types of diagnostics:
- magnetic resonance imaging;
- CT scan;
- myelography;
- radionuclide bone scintigraphy.
It is very important to make a diagnosis when pain occurs.For some back conditions, for example, you cannot do friction or use warming preparations.Based on the results of the study, a diagnosis can be made.Back pain can be symptoms of the following diseases:
- degenerative diseases of the vertebral discs;
- osteoarthritis;
- reactive arthritis, psoriatic arthritis;
- diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperstosis;
- sciatica;
- ankylosing spondylitis;
- coccydynia;
- 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 relieve inflammation.Muscle relaxers are necessary to reduce muscle tension and pain.
External analgesics
Ointments are often used to treat back pain.There are several types of ointments.
- Homeopathic ointments.
- Heating agents, ointments, gels, creams with distracting or irritating effects.
- Ointments containing nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Chondroprotectors.
- Combined ointments.
Homeopathic ointments or creams contain, in addition to the base, concentrated substances of plant or animal origin.This medicine stops the destruction of cartilage tissue.It can have an anesthetic effect and improve metabolism.
Warming ointments are a very popular medicine for treating the back.They improve blood flow to the inflamed area, thereby providing an analgesic effect.Such drugs give good results in cases of 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 time.
Chondroprotectors stimulate the restoration of tissue metabolism, improve the 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 resolving or thrombolytic effect.
External products are convenient and effective at a certain stage.Of course, a medication such as a gel or cream cannot enter the bloodstream as much as tablets or injections.But at the same time, these drugs have fewer side effects.
Ointments are applied to clean, dry skin.Some medications require a thin layer application.Other products should be rubbed into the skin until completely absorbed.