A 44-year-old member asked:
what could cause a really sharp pain in my spine?
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Dr. Mitchell Cohn answered
Pain Management 35 years experience
Several possibilitie: If it's directly along the spine, could be disc injury, herniation, torn ligament, tumor (not likely as these tend to be dull aching), or commonly a locked vertebra (higher up, could be rib).A good history & physical, esp. Hands-on osteopathic exam could elucidate cause leading to proper treatment.Simple, sharp pain is frequently easily diagnosed & fixable by osteopathic manipulation right in office.
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Dr. Michelle Gordon answered
General Surgery 21 years experience
Depends: On the type of pain and its location. Much more information would be required here.
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A 45-year-old male asked:
I get sharp pain in my upper middle back or spine when i drink anything hot or cold . I'm a little worried. Dan green.?
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Dr. Louis Reznick answered
Family Medicine 51 years experience
Virus Infection: If this is short term, virus infections often make nerves sensitive to heat or cold. Exercise by doing pushups but leaving your knees on the floor extends the back & strecthes soft tissue; it often helps to desensitize nerves in the back & spine.
Neurologist evauation if no improvement is important for more serious causes.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
What to do about sharp pain in my spine?
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Dr. Tariq Niazi answered
Orthopedic Surgery 43 years experience
Have it evaluated by: Your pcp or an orthopod, with a detailed history, examination, investigations. All these would provide a diagnosis, so treatment could be started.
Good luck ; happy holidays.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
I have a sharp pain in my spine how do i take care of it and what caused it?
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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Ibuprofen: You could try some OTC pain reliever like Ibuprofen or tylenol (acetaminophen). You can also see a chiropractor for evaluation and treatment.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
I have sharp pain in my spine that is worse when i bend or lift things. What could be wrong?
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Dr. Bernard Bach Jr answered
Orthopedic Surgery 42 years experience
Hard to say.: Could be something as simple as a muscle strain, or you could have a bulging disc, spinal curvature, arthritis, just to name a few. You should see a non-surgical sports medicine specialist, who can make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe treatment.
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