Watch out for spinal tumors if you have back pain

According to researchers at Columbia University Medical Center in New York (USA), back pain is a very common condition, with up to 80% of us suffering from this disease at some point in our lives.

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The cause is believed to be a muscle sprain, strain or herniated disc. Most of these cases are not serious and can be treated with some non-invasive methods such as massage, exercise and yoga.

However, acute back pain sometimes comes from more serious injuries or illnesses that require the patient to go to the hospital for examination.

Loss of bladder or bowel control

Back pain may be due to cauda equina syndrome, a rare disorder in which nerve roots in the lumbar spine become compressed, cutting off all sensory and motor input. Without early surgery, it can lead to paralysis, complete loss of bladder and bowel control, and sexual dysfunction.

Back pain at night: spinal tumor

Most back pain symptoms can be relieved by adjusting the sleeping position. But if the pain persists and does not go away on its own, or if the back pain does not improve even after resting or trying many self-care measures at home, it could be a sign of a spinal tumor or spinal bone infection.

Difficulty localizing the pain

Pain in the upper or lower back that isn't tied to a specific muscle or can signal a heart attack, especially if it starts in the chest and then spreads, according to the American Heart Association.

Severe back pain that occurs suddenly and is accompanied by symptoms such as jaw pain, nausea, fatigue or difficulty breathing requires prompt medical attention.

Back pain with morning stiffness

Back pain in the morning, after waking up is a very normal sign, but if it lasts more than 30 minutes and gets worse when moving, you may have ankylosing spondylitis.

If left untreated, the vertebrae can stiffen, making it difficult to move. Ankylosing spondylitis also increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.

High risk of fracture

If you have recently had an accident, are taking oral corticosteroids (which can weaken bones), or have been diagnosed with bone loss or osteoporosis and have back pain, you should see a doctor.

You may have spinal fractures that lead to hunchback, breathing problems, and digestive problems. You may need back braces, physical therapy, and in some cases, surgery.

The pain radiates

Pain that radiates to areas other than the back, or pain that extends from the back down the leg, can be a sign that the cause of your back pain may be related to something much more serious than a pulled muscle, such as a herniated disc.

Back pain with numbness and itching

If your back pain is accompanied by numbness or tingling in your legs, back, or anywhere else in your body and becomes worse at certain times, such as when lying down, see your doctor promptly for a checkup.

According to Songkhoe.vn