my eyelids are puffy and i have uncomfortable back pain.. may this be a serious problem?

Question

I have central scotoma in the right eye for the past few years. It doesn't seem serious (i can drive). But it is very uncomfortable. Is it curable?

Answer 1

Kidney disease?: I would suggest a trip to your family doc for some blood tests to rule out kidney disease.

Answer 2

Maybe: Could be chair support, height, workspace, posture.

Answer 3

Possibly: A new chair or a chair with a lumbar support may be helpful. Changing positions between sitting and standing once an hour can help. Maintainence of good posture also helps. Avoid slumping. There are many online resources to help you.

Answer 4

Assemble your team: Back pain can be due to many different problems. See your regular doctor for a physical examination, diagnosis, and initial treatment plan. Have a radiologist review x-rays and mri. Consult physical therapist for exercise program, if ok with the general doctor, and consider a consultation with a pain specialist for chronic pain management with conservative management fails.

Answer 5

What is question?: If you are asking how to manage it...There are many ways. Physical therapy, medication, injections and surgery are all possible options. Without more details i can't begin to make any suggestions to you.

Answer 6

Managing back pain?: It depends on physical finding and diagnoses, sometimes u need pt ' medications and sometimes u may need surgery. See u physician for evaluation and work up.

Answer 7

See below: There are many potential causes of lumbago or low back pain. The most common causes are related to strain or injury to the mucles and/or structures of the lower spine. While a "cure" often depends on the actual cause, prevention can be obtained by maintaining a healthy weight, good flexibility, and a strong core. See your physician if you have pain greater than 2 weeks.

Answer 8

Options: Back Pain can be managed effectively and can be relieved in a vast majority of people, but it will always require diligence on your part for nsaids, exercise, stretching and weight control/loss. For those still having issues it may require treatments (injections, surgery, etc) to maintain relief as well.

Answer 9

Making more room: The theory of inversion or decompression therapy is that the bones of the spine have a chance of spreading out with the help of gravity or traction. This spreading of the bones allows for more space where the nerves exit the spinal column. More space equates to less chance for the nerves to be impinged or irritated. Check with your doctor to see if this form of therapy may be beneficial for you.

Answer 10

Yes And No: Inversion therapy may help you. However this is temporary. We live on planet earth gravity pulls you back. However if that helps continue doing it.

Answer 11

Refer to answer: Need to stablish the cause. In general a back brace, and exercise is a good start. If pain persists refer to your physician.

Answer 12

Don't stand too long: You can try to change your foot position by resting one and alternating them on a book or footstool simulating a brass rail in a bar. Just walking a few steps periodically or squating can help. Some pelvic tilts can help as well as a simple elastic back support. Weight control, regular exercise and not smoking ( if you do) will also help. Sometimes a local heat application can help -otc patches.

Answer 13

Muscle strength: Best way to reduce back pain is to be as light as you can (optimal weight) be as fit as you can (high level of fitness with good core muscle strength) and don't smoke. The intermittent use of anti-inflammatory medications will help as well.

Answer 14

Several things: Start with gentle but regular aerobic exercise (walking, cycling, water exercise). Build up core strength (tummy and back muscles). Eliminate tobacco use. If such simple measures have been ineffective, consult your primary doctor or a spine physician.

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