What's wrong with lower back pain, female

Female lower back pain may be caused by lumbar muscle strain, lumbar disc herniation, gynecological inflammation, urinary system diseases, osteoporosis, and other reasons. It can be relieved through hot compress therapy, medication treatment, traditional Chinese medicine regulation, lifestyle adjustment, surgical treatment, and other methods. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly to identify the cause and avoid delaying treatment.

1. Lumbar muscle strain

Long term sitting or poor posture can lead to chronic damage to the lumbar muscles, manifested as soreness, swelling, pain, and worsening after activity. Try hot compress combined with massage. If necessary, use flurbiprofen gel paste, diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets and other drugs to relieve pain. Avoid prolonged sitting and standing in daily life, and strengthen the exercise of the lower back muscles.

2. Lumbar disc herniation

intervertebral disc degeneration or external force may cause fibrous ring rupture and compression of nerves, resulting in radiating lower limb pain. During the acute phase, bed rest is required, and medication such as celecoxib capsules and mecobalamin tablets should be used according to medical advice, in combination with traction therapy. For severe cases, minimally invasive treatments such as intervertebral foramen endoscopic surgery should be considered.

3. Gynecological inflammation

Pelvic inflammatory disease, adnexitis and other gynecological diseases often cause lower back pain, accompanied by abnormal vaginal discharge. Gynecological examination needs to be improved. After diagnosis, traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations such as Gynecological Qianjin Tablets, Jingangteng Capsules, or cefixime dispersible tablets can be used for treatment. Pay attention to keeping warm during menstruation and avoid getting cold.

4. Urinary system diseases

Kidney stones, nephritis and other diseases can cause lower back colic or dull pain, which may be accompanied by hematuria. It is recommended to undergo urine routine and B-ultrasound examination. For the diagnosis of kidney stones, the use of stone expelling granules combined with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is recommended. Patients with nephritis should be treated with drugs such as Huangkui capsules.

5. Osteoporosis

After menopause, a decrease in estrogen levels can easily lead to a reduction in bone mass, manifested as spinal pain and increased risk of fractures. Need to test bone density, supplement calcium and vitamin D, and use anti osteoporosis drugs such as alendronate sodium tablets. Daily exposure to sunlight and moderate weight-bearing exercise. Female patients with lower back pain should pay attention to sleeping on a hard bed, avoiding lifting heavy objects and sudden twisting of the waist. Eat more calcium rich foods such as milk and soy products, and avoid eating raw and cold foods during menstruation. Practice Ba Duan Jin to improve blood circulation in the waist. If the pain persists or is accompanied by symptoms such as fever and abnormal urination, seek medical attention immediately. It is recommended to undergo gynecological examinations and bone density screening every year, especially for women over 40 years old who need to pay attention to osteoporosis prevention.