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 drug for treatment is selected.
Types of pain
The types of pain are differentiated depending on 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 come on suddenly or be chronic.
There is also a distinction between pain in patients under 50 and after 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 result from an injury.Referred pain, that is, radiating to 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, an appropriate drug or complex of drugs is prescribed.
Low back pain
Low back pain or low back pain is pain that comes on suddenly, usually due to heavy weight bearing or a back injury.It has a decisive and pungent character.Suddenly the patient realizes that he cannot bend or straighten.He is forced to freeze in one position, since acute pain does 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.
It is difficult for the patient to straighten, the amplitude of flexion gradually decreases.If this symptom is persistent, 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 low back pain, including ointments, gels, or creams with different properties.For low back pain, a local irritant and analgesic medicine will help.
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 have to strongly strain their back muscles.The ligament system 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 well and eliminate stress on the spine.In the later stages, it will be useful to wear a bandage.
The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics is not recommended.Homeopathic medicine and preparations for external use should not be used without consulting a doctor to avoid complications during pregnancy.
Diagnostics
In addition to the examination and detailed questions, the doctor may prescribe the following types of diagnostics:
- MRI;
- computed tomography;
- myelography;
- bone scan with radionuclides.
It is very important to make a diagnosis when pain occurs.For some back diseases, for example, it is not possible to perform massages 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;
- diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperstosis;
- sciatica;
- ankylosing spondylitis;
- coccydynia;
- fibromyalgia;
- endometriosis;
- kidney stones;
- fracture;
- bone cancer;
- pancreatic cancer;
- pain relief and treatment.
Painkillers are used to relieve back pain.They cannot be hired for a long period of time.Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be prescribed to relieve inflammation.Muscle relaxants are necessary to reduce muscle tension and pain.
External painkillers
Ointments are often used to treat back pain.There are different types of ointment.
- Homeopathic ointments.
- Heating agents, ointments, gels, creams with distracting or irritating effects.
- 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 drug for back treatment.They improve blood flow to the inflamed area, thus providing an analgesic effect.Such drugs give good results against low back pain 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 to a certain point.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 must be massaged into the skin until completely absorbed.