A 36-year-old auto mechanic presents to the emergency department after hurting his back on the job. While lifting an object, he experienced sudden pain in his lower back with radiation to the right buttock. He was initially treated for muscle strain with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) after x-rays of his lumbosacral spine demonstrated no pathology. He continued to complain of this low back pain now radiating posteriorly down his left leg to the mid-thigh. Physical examination is unremarkable. The most likely diagnosis is

Answer: Lumbosacral strain

Explanation:

Lumbosacral strain refers to an injury which leads to low back pain. It should be noted that strain simply means the tearing of the tendons or muscles.

Lumbosacral strain can be caused when a person stands or sits in the same position for a long period of time. It can also be caused by poor posture, accidents or fall.

The symptoms include pain in the back, inability to freely move, and swelling of affected part.

Common treatments include cold or heat packs, stretching exercises, prescription of medicines such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in order to reduce inflammation, and swelling.

A case-control study was conducted to evaluate the relationship between aspirin use and the risk of colon cancer. 2,000 cases and 2,000 controls were enrolled in the study. 1,800 of the cases reported using aspirin in the past while 1,200 of the controls reported using aspirin in the past. What measure of association should be calculated to determine the strength of the relationship between aspirin and colon cancer

The Heart of a small mammal is pierced by a spear of a hunter. Suggest ONE way in which this would lead to the death of the animal.


Ill give brainly

Why do I have a random feeling that something bad will happen or that something is missing? This whole day has been nuetral and I don't have any events coming up so it's not that I'm worried or anxious about anything. After this feeling sort of faded I had a huge headache around the top of my eyes for about 20 minutes as well, does anyone know what this means?


(Marked under Medicine because it's sort of like Psychology)

You are volunteering at a high school, with a program aimed at reducing obesity risks among students. The community leader pairs you with a boy who has obesity (BMI over 30). Your job is to investigate the causes of his obesity and risk factors for diseases associated with his obesity and provide him with a plan of action for reducing his weight and improving his health. When you meet with him for the first time, he tells you that his family does not have a car and they live far from any grocery stores or produce markets. The only store within walking distance is a convenience store; he frequently stops there on his way home from school and buys frozen burritos and candy bars. Which term best describes this barrier to health

You have been called to attend a birth and are the only healthcare provider responsible for the management of the newborn in the room. When should you first call for additional helpYou have been called to attend a birth and are the only healthcare provider responsible for the management of the newborn in the room. When should you first call for additional help

say god was not real were would we go?And why do we die?

what healthcare job is the best? like salary wise????
such as Doctor, hospital manager, nurse? but tell me the one which is with least schooling. ​

1. It is possible to die after taking only three times the prescribed dose of __________.

- codeine
- ibuprofen
- Ritalin