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Low back pain is
common among people world over. Still the research on the exact
causes and symptoms of lower back pain is something that is not
settled upon. Different people report different symptoms. This is
because symptoms depend largely on the underlying cause behind the
back ache. And the causes vary according to the age, health, sex and
condition of the person.
A study conducted in the US found
almost 8-10 common causes and symptoms of the lower back pain. Some
of the people in the study showed common symptoms, but the rest
exhibited all different symptoms.
The most prominent causes and symptoms
of lower back pain are:
Old Age
This is the most common cause of lower
back pain in Americans. People who have crossed the age bar of 50
years usually complain of back pain due to the degeneration of their
bones. The symptoms are pain in the lower back and difficulty in
walking, moving, or lifting. Medications will include some analgesic
pills and exercises.
Sciatica
Sciatica nerve when protruded by
herniated disc or decompression of the lumbar spine joints can cause
the pain. The symptoms include back pain, buttock pain, leg pain,
numbness of leg and ankle swelling. Doctors prescribe medicines as
per the severity and exercises. In severe cases surgery is required.
Herniated Disc
Injury or accidents slip out the disc
of the vertebra joints. They pressurize the nerve roots of the spine
causing pain, bowel irregularity and urinary problems. Rest and
exercises are recommended for quick recovery.
Kidney Stones
Sometimes stones in the kidney can also
trigger the lower back pain. The symptoms include sharp pinching pain
in the lower back. Medicines to grind the stones are prescribed, and
if they fail a surgery is carried out to remove the stones.
The diagnosis for low back pain is a
step-wise method which is to get the causes confirmed. Only after the
exact cause is determined, the medication begins. So, it is advisable
to visit a doctor before taking the back pain medication. You need to
visit the doctor to confirm the real cause behind your pain. Also,
report the symptoms correctly to help him examine your case.
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