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Threats From Back Pain And Medications |
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One would normally relate threat of back pain
to an irritable pain but people are unaware of the fact that back pain
can even lead to disability and death. However, one more important fact
is, that medications or some other treatments applied for existing back
pain may also have some side effects which can become very fatal, at
times. So, people having back pain have threats not only generated from
the disease but also from the medications being taken for it.
Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) have some very
serious side effects. These are:
Some may lead to ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding.
Some NSAID's like naproxen and indomethacin may result in increased
blood pressure.
Some may result in delaying the emptying of the stomach which would
interfere with the action of other drugs.
Few may result in to dizziness, tinnitus, headache, skin rash,
depression, liver abnormalities.
Few may cause confusion or bizarre sensation.
Some pose higher risk for miscarriage.
Kidney abnormalities are often reported by using NSAID's.
Drug called COX-2 may cause neurological side effects.
People taking some pain relievers may also have some side effects like
anxiety, vomiting, constipation, nausea, dizziness, paranoia, urinary
retention, slow breathing and restlessness.
Various injections used for back pain also have side effects like
meningitis and inflammation.
Some muscle relaxants may effect central nervous system.
Some narcotic agents may result in impairment of mental function,
drowsiness and addiction.
Some adverse effects of oral steroids include weight gain, stomach
ulcers, collapse of the hip joint and osteoporosis.
A non narcotic drug called ultram may cause drug interaction and risk
during pregnancy.
Back pain itself is no less a factor that could make a hell of your
life. Additionally, back pain treatment options may also induce various
problems which are adverse and quite threatening. Therefore, treatment
under complete medical guidance is advisable top avoid these threats.
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