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I'm having severe backache at the left side accurately i tried putting a hot water sac on my back it helped but it's been a week and it won't go away?

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Strain: Can be strain, muscle spasm, kidney infection or stone, herniated disk, etc. See physician.

Answered 10/2/2013

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Need physical exam: As you are 17, and the fact this could be so many different things, recommend seeing a physician and getting assessed. It could be anything from a muscle spasm to kidney or infectious issues. Be careful with heating modalities over a long period of time as it can cause skin damage and something called erythema ab igne. Hope it gets better soon!

Answered 9/15/2013

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