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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Lower Back Pain And Kidney Problems

Health Encyclopedia: Back Pain And Sciatica Medications And Alternative Treatments

Medications and Alternative Treatments


The most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of back pain are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs block prostaglandins, the substances that dilate blood vessels and cause inflammation and pain. Evidence suggests that short term use of NSAIDs brings effective relief in patients with acute back pain. The benefits for chronic back pain are less certain.

There are dozens of NSAIDs. The most common are the following:

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Expert & Community Posts

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Lexapro and lower back pain?
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert

...didn't know that can affect your life. The symptom was lower back pain. Now I have been taking... Read more »

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New Guidelines for Low Back Pain Treatment
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...providers regarding the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain.   In addition, the Society... Read more »

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Anti-Depressants and Chronic Low Back Pain: Not Always a Happy Solution
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...use of anti-depressants in the treatment of chronic low back pain. However, the authors of a... Read more »

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Low Back Pain? Strengthen Your Core
By Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...problems seen in a primary care medical practice is low back pain. It accounts for more... Read more »

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Older Adults Have Pain Too
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

The health care professions are all facing an aging and rising tide of baby boomers, and many... Read more »

Health Guide

Back Pain and Sciatica: Risk Factors
...pain after such events, however. A number of conditions may make people more or less susceptible to low back pain. In 85% of back pain cases, the causes are unknown.Aging ProcessIntervertebral... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Symptoms
...has some other ailment, although it is not absolute proof that the child is UTI-free.)Abdominal and low back pain may be present.Vomiting and abdominal pain (usually in infants).Jaundice... Read more »
Type 1 Diabetes
...aspirin, acetaminophen, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). (Patients with stomach or kidney problems should check with their doctors before using these drugs.)Prescription... Read more »
Type 2 Diabetes
...aspirin, acetaminophen, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). (Patients with stomach or kidney problems should check with their doctors before using these drugs.)Prescription... Read more »
Tests for Enalrged Prosate
...blood tests can measure a substance called serum creatinine, which is a marker for kidney trouble. Kidney problems exist in an average of 13.6% of BPH patients. Studies have reported rates as high... Read more »

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