Question 1

what causes low back pain on left side?

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Many things: Many things cause low back pain.  See your doctor for a thorough evaluation to find out what's going on.

Question 2

what's the cause of most male low-back pain?

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Need more info: Just telling you the cause with the highest incidence in males is not going to help you. It depends on mechanism of injury, where the pain is located, does the pain radiate down the legs (if so, where?), what activities/positions make the pain worse, do you have numbness/tingling/weakness of the legs, does the your back hurt when you press on it. Basically you need to be evaluated.

Question 3

what causes low back pain on both sides of back?

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Several Reasons: The most common in your age group is multi-level degenerative disease or arthritis of the spine.

Question 4

what can cause  sudden and severe low back pain?

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Variety of things: Hard to say, anything from a disc herniation to a muscle strain.

Question 5

what is done to find the cause of  low back pain?

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First, a complete: Examination including a careful history and through physical exam followed when indicated by tests that can include: x-rays, ct scan, mri, bone scan, myleogram , facet blocks, selective nerve root blocks, discogram, blood tests as well as  responses to treatment and revaluations

Question 6

what causes pain in right flanks and low back pain?

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Many: A kidney stone or a kidney infection can cause low back pain and flank pain. It largely depends on the other symptoms you're having. The pain with kidneys would be near the bottom of the ribcage. Difficult to say for sure without examining you.  Please see your pcp if the pain continues.

Question 7

what could be the cause of low back pain?  hurts sometimes to stand or sit.

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Back spasms: The most common cause of low back pain in a young person is back strain or spasms. There are a large number of big muscles in the back that can be strained by activities. These respond with spasms that can be extremely painful. The usual treatments include physical therapy, heat, mild massage. If there is radiating pain, (pain that "shoots" into a leg), you may need further work-up by your pcp.

Question 8

i'm suffering from low back pain particularly on the right side, what would be the cause?

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Nerve impingement?: can be caused by being sandwiched between two spinal bones, pressed by a bulging disc. It can cause muscle spasm and back pain. Prevention treatment is always recommended. This condition must be professionally managed. See interventional pain management specialist for definitive diagnosis and management.

Question 9

i'm female age 47. i have been waking up in the middle if the night with low back pain every night for the past couple 2-3 months. cause?

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Causes of back pain: There are many possible causes of this symptom.  There is not enough information here to decide.  For many people, tired, sore muscles in the back cause this symptom.  A worn mattress could be the cause.  This could also be caused by a problem with the bones or nerve roots, a kidney stone, or blood vessels.  Hope this gives you some idea to start with.

Question 10

what cause low back pain? i seem to have it and it makes it ever hard to sit down in a chair. my back seems to be stiff how can i loosen it?  help

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Let's count the ways: Referred pain from hip or si joint, vascular, genitourinary, gi, tumor, infection , gynecological issues & then back issues: tumor, infection,  rheumatologic, disc, facet joint, fracture, deformity, muscular, deconditioning, degenerative, spinal stenosis, epidural hematoma, instability to name majority of causes-exercise, not smoking & weight control are key as well as regular sleep habits.

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What causes pain in right flanks and low back pain?

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What could be the cause of low back pain? hurts sometimes to stand or sit.

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I'm suffering from low back pain particularly on the right side, what would be the cause?

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I'm female age 47. i have been waking up in the middle if the night with low back pain every night for the past couple 2-3 months. cause?

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What cause low back pain? i seem to have it and it makes it ever hard to sit down in a chair. my back seems to be stiff how can i loosen it? help

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