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Definition: Pain in the upper back, lower back. |
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Medical terms related to
back pain : Backache, Low back pain, Lumbar pain |
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Common
causes of back pain: o Sprain (Ligament Injury) o Strain (Muscle Injury) o Muscle Spasm o Pregnancy o Coccydynia o Degenerative Disc Disease and Sciatica o Endometriosis o Fibromyalgia o Fracture Of Bone o Kidney Stones o Osteoarthritis o Paget's Disease o Pancreatic Cancer o Scoliosis o Reactive Arthritis o Sciatica o Shingles
Other Causes of
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Call 911
or go to the hospital if back pain
is accompanied by: o Unexplained fever with back pain o Back pain after a severe blow or fall o Redness or swelling on the back or spine o Pain that travels down legs below the knee o Weakness or numbness in buttocks, thigh, leg, or pelvis o Burning with urination or blood in urine o Pain that awakens you at night o Very sharp pain |
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Call your
doctor if back pain is
accompanied by: o Pain that has lasted longer than one month o Numbness o Muscle weakness o Accident or injury o Fever o Age over 65 o Cancer or a strong family history of cancer o Weight loss |
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Prevention and
self-care: o Avoid standing for long periods of time o Do not wear high heels. Use cushioned soles when walking o Place a small pillow or rolled towel behind your lower back while sitting o If you drive long distance, stop and walk around every hour o Quit smoking. o Lose weight. o Learn to relax. Try methods like yoga, tai chi, or massage o Lose weight |
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Medications
for back pain may
include: o Analgesics, Antipyretics o Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs (Nsaids) o Carisoprodol, Soma o Celecoxib, Celebrex o Codeine, Empirin 2, Tylenol o Cyclobenzaprine, Flexeril o Diflunisal, Dolobid o Fenoprofen, Nalfon o Flurbiprofen, Ansaid o Hydrocodone And Ibuprofen, Vicoprofen o Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen, Vicodin o Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, Medipren, Nuprin o Ketoprofen, Orudis, Oruvail o Nabumetone, Relafen o Naproxen, Naprosyn, Naprelan, Anaprox, Aleve o Rofecoxib, Vioxx o Tolmetin, Tolectin o Tramadol, Ultram o Piroxicam, Feldene o Propoxyphene, Darvon |
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