Question 1

what would make your back hurt when you are breathing in?

Accepted Answer

Painful breathing: There are many potential causes of back pain when breathing in.  It can result simply from some sore back muscles that are aggravated during expansion of the chest with inspiration.  It could also be the result of a lung process such as infection, pleurisy, or inflammation.  Try some tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen and stretches to the back.  If the pain persists, you may want to see a doctor.

Question 2

some time my back hurt ?

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Not enough info: Need to follow up with your physician to get a more detailed history and exam.Back pain can be referred from somewhere else,can be musculoskeletal,urinary tract infections ,shingles,cellulitis,etc.

Question 3

why does my son's back hurt?

Accepted Answer

Don't know: It could be alot of things. You need to get it checked out.

Question 4

why does my back hurt so much?

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Lot of reasons: Weight, poor posture, injury, overuse, bony misalignment, disorder of the spinal disc, muscular strain are some reasons.  Please seek professional help if this continues chronically.

Question 5

when my back hurt what should i take?

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Start with the basic: I would use advil or aleve (naproxen).  Heat and rest are also great starting points.  If this is a recurring problem a muscle relaxer such as Baclofen or Robaxin may help.

Question 6

why does my back.hurt when i wake up ?

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Mattress?: Back pain can be caused from many things, but if your back does not hurt when you go to bed, and hurts when you wake up, it could be due to the mattress.  If it does hurt before bed, than it could be from a variety of other causes.  Other questions that come to mind: any prior back injury? Any numbness or tingling or leg weakness? Any urinary incontinence?

Question 7

why does my back hurt wihen i lay down?

Accepted Answer

Back pain: May be something wrong in back. Please discuss with your Dr and show how you lay.

Question 8

should my back hurt so much if i'm only 17?

Accepted Answer

Back hurts: I am confused. Your I says you are 39 and now you say you are17.  Do you mean 17 years or 17 stones or 17 inches.

Question 9

both sides of my back hurt. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Not..: Certainly having any pain, including back pain, is not normal. However we need to know what other symptoms are you having, when did this start, did you suffer any injuries, are you having urinary symptoms, abdominal pain, etc? It is difficult to give you advise without having an answer to those basic questions. Follow up with your doctor for a check up and treatment.

Question 10

why does the middle right side of my back hurt?

Accepted Answer

Most likely it's: from musculoskeletal pain, pinched nerve,nerve inflammation etc. Go see your Dr if it worsens and persistent. Take care! http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/upper-back-pain/all-about-upper-back-pain

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