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Back Problems (Back Problem) |
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Back problems are a frequent cause
of disability in the United States. Greater than 75% of people will
experience back problems during their life. Back problems are self limited
in most situations. Back injury is one of the most common causes of back
problems. It is important to point out that many disorders can cause back
problems. Everything from appendicitis to cancer can cause back problems.
The causes of back problems can be separated into soft tissue problems,
disorders of the bones and joints, and dysfunction of the muscle and
nerves. |
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| Soft Tissue Appendicitis |
Cholecystitis Endometriosis Pancreatitis Perforated stomach ulcer Pyelonephritis Kidney stones Rectal cancer Pancreatitis Perforated bowel Testicular torsion |
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| Bones and Joints Ankylosing spondylitis |
Bones and Joints Ankylosing spondylitis Disk rupture Multiple myeloma Reiter’s syndrome Vertebral compression fracture Spondylolisthesis Fracture of the transverse process Arthritis |
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| Muscle and Nerves Lumbosacral sprain |
Metastatic cancer with spinal cord compression Spinal stenosis |
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Please review all concerns and information about back problems found on this website with your health care provider. |
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