Question 1

the muscles in my lower back have been spasming for a couple hours now without pain. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Back pain: The spasm in the back can be due to lot of reasons, it is mostly seen with back sprain or other related musculoskeletal issues. You can use heating pad, over the counter topical cream such as bengay or asper cream. If symptoms persist then see your doctor.

Question 2

for a week i've been having spasming in my left side.kidney area it's not painful just uncomfortable. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Stone or infection: You have a urinary tract infection or perhaps a kidney stone or both.

Question 3

bladder spasming/tensing up slight pain in back, constant urinating anything i can take to help? not sure if its kidney stones, the pain isnt severe.

Accepted Answer

Likely have UTI(Cyst: Your symptoms are very suggestive of Urinary tract Infection(UTI). You will need to see a doctor, get your urine tested for infection. Very likely the doctor will advice you to take an antibiotic. Drink extra fluids until you get started on an antibiotic.

Question 4

how do i strengthen my lower back to stop it spasming?

Accepted Answer

After: Stretches and warm ups, over a exercise ball you do facing down, reverse sit ups, or find a machine at the gym that serves similar purpose.

Question 5

fatigue. extreme lower back spasming pain on left side followed by fullness in bladder area and pain mostly on left side of pelvis. pain increases with activity and movement. increased frequency and output of urine. been over a week since onset?

Accepted Answer

Eval needed: Please get this medically evaluated.  If you have an urinary tract infection, cystitis or pyelonephritis - this could be serious.

Question 6

hi, i have had lower back pain since the end of january. since then the majority of the pain has switched to the right side of my butt and my right thigh. the pain stops at the knee. i also have considerable tightness in my thigh which has been spasming.

Accepted Answer

See details: Then see a doctor and have the issue evaluated an treated. This is netve compression aka sciatica

Question 7

plantar fasciitis both feet hip pain both hips lower back pain right thigh is spasming. help?

Accepted Answer

Physical therapy: But start with your neighborhood orthopedist and podiatrist. Support and stretching exercises very effective for plantar fasciitis as is cortisone. Important to evaluate and treat the rest of the issues as well.

Question 8

what causes a swallened kidney?

Accepted Answer

See answer. : "swollen kidney" is a vague term but most common causes would be a kidney infection (pyelonephritis) or obstruction (hydronephrosis) of the kidney (e.g. Stone, tumor, urinary retention).

Question 9

what causes bad kidney functioning?

Accepted Answer

Many things: The most common conditions that damage kidneys are diabetes and hypertension, but others can as well. Some hormone problems affect them, blood vessel blockages such as renal artery stenosis, drugs, medications both prescription and over the counter. Some inherited or congenital diseases can lead to kidney damage as well.

Question 10

what causes your kidney to shrink in size?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons: Chronic kidney disease , repeated kidney infections, decreased blood supply to the kidneys, congenital conditions etc. Your doc can check your urine test and blood for kidney function.

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The muscles in my lower back have been spasming for a couple hours now without pain. what could be the cause?

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For a week i've been having spasming in my left side.kidney area it's not painful just uncomfortable. what can it be?

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Bladder spasming/tensing up slight pain in back, constant urinating anything i can take to help? not sure if its kidney stones, the pain isnt severe.

A member asked:

How do i strengthen my lower back to stop it spasming?

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Fatigue. extreme lower back spasming pain on left side followed by fullness in bladder area and pain mostly on left side of pelvis. pain increases with activity and movement. increased frequency and output of urine. been over a week since onset?

A member asked:

Hi, i have had lower back pain since the end of january. since then the majority of the pain has switched to the right side of my butt and my right thigh. the pain stops at the knee. i also have considerable tightness in my thigh which has been spasming.

A member asked:

Plantar fasciitis both feet hip pain both hips lower back pain right thigh is spasming. help?

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What causes a swallened kidney?

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What causes bad kidney functioning?

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What causes your kidney to shrink in size?

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