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I ve bak pain.. last night i smoked 1 pack cigrts and had alcohol.. does it increases my back pain coz m feeling like it has increased?
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Smoking a pack: Will cause more serious problems then just a back ache! the back pain is probably not related to your habits!
Answered 9/24/2013
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Yes: Cigarettes cause increased inflamation and vasoconstriction, can contribute to increasing back pain. Studies show cigarettes increase pain sensitivity, decrease healing. Alcohol is a toxin and dehydrates you as well, both can cause increase in back pain. However, you should not have long term back pain at 21 and if no workup yet, consider workup. If low back pain, ask about ankylosing spondylitis.
Answered 9/15/2013
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