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I'm having severe lower back pain on left side from last 2 days. i tried taking aspirin, and applied ointment but it continues to stay same. can you recommend an medication that could help in immediate pain relief?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

?cause: Focal LBP could be due to discogenic, facetogenic, kidney infection, stone, etc. Treatments vary as do causes. See your doctor if this persists

Answered 11/26/2020

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A member asked:

I'm having severe lower back pain on left side from last 2 days. i tried taking aspirin, and applied ointment but it continues to stay same. can you recommend an medication that could help in immediate pain relief?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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