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what to do if  severe lower back pain?

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Get it looked at: Severe, truly severe, back pain needs to be evaluated by a physician.  Likely a musculoskeletal condition, but other more dangerous conditions need to be ruled out.

Question 2

what can cause severe lower back pain?

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Back pain: Back pain is usually caused by a problem with the disc that serves as the cushion between vertebra.  The discs can herniate where a piece from the center comes out or the disc can tear (annular tear) which commonly causes severe back pain.  There are other less common causes such as trauma/fracture, infection, facet(spine joints) arthritis, cancer, etc.

Question 3

severe lower back pain for five days ..?

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Needs to be checked: Severe back pain for five days needs to be checked by your doctor.You will need a detailed history.Physical exanmination and a comprehensive exam and you may need imaging likt cat scan or mri
you may need to be treated with pain meds.Anti inflammatory meds and if needed for short course narcotic pain meds.

Question 4

what is causing my severe lower back pain?

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Numerous: There are many many potential causes of back pain, ranging from soft tissue inflammation (myofasciitis), muscle sprain/strain, disc degeneration, herniated discs, facet arthritis, si joint pathology, and more serious conditions such as infections and tumors.  If your pain has been persistent then you need to see a physician.

Question 5

what causes sudden, severe lower back pain?

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Many Things: Not enough info for detailed answer, but proper diagnosis is ABSOLUTE KEY to proper treatment.I recommend exam by a dr. skilled in hands-on osteopathic diagnosis &amp; manipulation.Since pain could be caused by anything from disc injury to QL spasm, SI inflammation or ligament injury, acute SI or lumbar vertebral dysfunction, etc.-someone who can truly differentiate cause can give you the best answer.

Question 6

i am having severe lower back pain what is wrong?

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Unsure: This complaint is too broad.  This can be pain from the back, muscles kidney or bowel.  Possibly even more.

Question 7

where is this severe lower back pain coming from?

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Let's count the ways: Referred pain from hip or si joint, vascular, genitourinary, gi, tumor, infection , gynecological issues and then back issues: tumor, infection,  rheumatologic, disc, facet joint, fracture, deformity, muscular, deconditioning, degenerative, spinal stenosis, epidural hematoma, instability to name the majority.Of causes.

Question 8

what could cause severe lower back pain for 2 years?

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Have it evaluated: The most common cause is osteoarthritis and chronic strain. However, there are several other possible causes. Have the back evaluated and then you will know.

Question 9

can you tell me why i have my severe lower back pain?

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Severe: May be of concern. If with fever, not good. Causes otherwise include herniated disc, inflamed facets. Should have it checked.

Question 10

why did i have sudden  severe lower back pain and gass ?

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Pelvic problem: Back pain rarely causes pelvic pain but pelvic problems often cause back pain.  Sudden distension of the colon can cause pain in both areas. Symptoms could be simply due to constipation or dietary issues or even colitis. Many problems can occur with the same symptoms such as urinary tract infections, ovarian cysts, etc. See your family practitioner or gynecologist.

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