Back pain

[Prototype24]

i'm 40yrs of age and i'm sufferin frm a severe back pain ... The pain starts frm ma neck and it extends till ma hands ..
and sometimes even to my leg...  i've been suffering a lot and i'm unable to bear the pain ..
so please tell me any suggestions to make me feel a bit good atleast also i'm suffering frm insomnia ..

[Dr. A. Srivastava]

Hi, Thank you for your question. The pain originates due to degenerative disc disease is usually treated with heat compression, rest, steroid injection, rehabilitative exercises and over the counter pain killer medications like NSAIDs. Please consult a doctor for a better insight of the situation. I hope it helps.

[Prototype24]

Thanks doc !!!!!!
But can yu suggest me any medicines for ma temporary relief and also to reduce my sleeplessness !!!!!!!!

[Dr. A. Srivastava]

Hi, Thank you for your question. It might be due to degeneration of spinal disc leading to disc prolapse condition. Degeneration of spinal disc occurs as age progresses and this can occur at any level of spine. Therefore, this makes disc more fragile and slight pressure may lead to disc prolapse. As a result of prolapse or injury, nerve impingement may cause intermittent low back pain, leg or thigh pain, numbness or tingling of the buttocks and loss on bowel/bladder control(if severe disc degeneration). The pain originates due to degenerative disc disease is usually treated with heat compression, rest, rehabilitative exercises and pain killer medications. In addition, surgical treatment like discectomy, spinal fusion, and spinal laminectomy may be the last resort in most of the non-resolving cases. I would recommend you to see a neurologist who can evaluate the details of your case and could better determine the insight of your situation. Hope it helps.