I am 15 and the other day i woke up with a pain in my lower back on the right side. This was a couple of days ago and I still cannot bend over or do any athletic activities without pain. Like I said i am 15 and if my back doesnt get better I wont be able to play on my school basketball team tuesday. Please give suggestions to what I can do. Thank you
2006-11-26 10:19:42 · 8 answers · asked by Ryan A 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I would agree that you should see your doctor. In the mean time put an ice pack with cloth over it on the area for 20 minutes several timea a day. Ice will take swelling away, and help the pain until you can get an appointment.
2006-11-26 10:27:25 · answer #1 · answered by Maggie Mae 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably slept on it wrong and strained it. Give it rest and it should get better. However, I would just go to the doctor to make sure it's not anything more serious. I figure if you've got medical insurance, you might as well use it. Then again, I'm always looking for an excuse to skip work.
I seriously doubt it's kidney stones.If you had that you would be begging to be taken to the emergency room.
2006-11-26 18:24:32 · answer #2 · answered by dtshaff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A very hot bath might give some immediate relief, but I certainly do suggest you see your doctor and get checked for kidney stones just to be safe.
2006-11-26 18:23:13 · answer #3 · answered by Samslou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One word of caution.
Back pain can be a symptom of kidney problem.
You should check with a doctor.
2006-11-26 19:28:04 · answer #4 · answered by TH_Ling 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a chiropractor! they are the best at relieving back pain.
2006-11-26 19:31:33 · answer #5 · answered by Curly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your parents - a heating pad and motrin will probably take care of it.
2006-11-26 18:27:24 · answer #6 · answered by Caroline H 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
DOCTOR
2006-11-26 18:23:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please see a doctor.
2006-11-26 18:22:40 · answer #8 · answered by a_phantoms_rose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋