Lower Back Pain
Lower Back Pain Symptoms
There are a variety of lower back pain symptoms. Some of the common ones include:
- Pain experienced while resting or after sitting for an extended time
- Pain felt when bending downwards, during heavy lifting or with poor posture
- Muscle stiffness/weakness felt after being inactive or first thing in the morning
- Radiating pain in the hips/glutes
- Reduced range of motion
Symptoms of severe lower back pain comprise:
- Pain radiating from the back into the legs/feet
- Muscle spasms or numbness
- Loss of bowel/bladder control
- Weight loss due to unknown reason
- Fever
In case of intense pain and/or severe symptoms, contact a doctor immediately to avoid complications.
Lower Back Pain Causes
Lower back pain causes can vary significantly. The following are the leading causes:
- Arthritis
- Muscle strains & sprains
- Injury to the lower back
- Structural issues in the spine
- Spinal discs issues or injuries
- Spinal bones fractures
- Spine infection or tumor
- Various other spinal disorders
- Abnormal spine curvature
- Several kinds of cancer
- Kidney stones
- Pregnancy
Lower Back Pain Diagnosis
Diagnosing the condition behind the lower back pain begins with the healthcare professional enquiring about your symptoms and medical history before carrying out a physical examination.
Once that is done, imaging tests will be conducted for a detailed assessment of the spinal discs, vertebrae, muscles, tendons & ligaments. The tests may include the following:
- Spine x-ray to check for bone-related problems
- MRI to look for issues in the muscles, tendons, bones, etc.
- CT scan to detect problems pertaining to the soft tissues & bones
- Electromyography to reveal nerve damage
After the scans are done, the healthcare professional may go on to prescribe blood/urine tests for detecting conditions like ankylosing spondylitis, kidney stones, etc.
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