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Can Coughing Too Much Cause Back Pain
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Can too much stress cause muscular pain and sore jaws?
Yes: Stress is a warning signal. We feel the need to fight or flee what is causing it. Most of us these are not an option. But imitating fleeing or putting up a fight, our muscles tighten . Fierce or sustained contraction--like jaw clenching -- can injure the muscle or cause it spasm or knot up, and lead to soreness and pain. ...Read more
Cough (Definition)
The cough reflex is a protective mechanism that uses muscles in your throat and chest to expel mucous and saliva that may contain pathogens that would otherwise possibly be inhaled via aerosol or to expel pathogens infecting the throat and respiratory system. Cough benefits the host by reducing load and benefits the pathogen which may then spread via aerosol. ...Read more
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Is it true that coughing too much can cause back pain?
Coughing back pain: Yes coughing too much can cause: 1. Muscle strain 2. Muscle spasm 3. Disc abnormality (herniation, bulge, tear...) 4. Facet joint irritation (whiplash joint) if it persists, it is probably time to see a doctor. Weakness, nausea, vomiting, fever, bowel or bladder changes would be very worrisome symptoms if you have those as well. ...Read more
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Can to much lying down cause back pain?
Yes: Too much lying down can cause back pain especially if you are in one uncomfortable position or the bed is uncomfortable. ...Read more
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Can "too much coughing" cause intussussception?
Uncommon: But, overpressure in the abdomen, like induced by cough or retching "might" trigger the start of an intussusception. Usually it is during a viral illness or GI allergen exposure that causes lymph tissue enlargement along intestine which gets drawn in on itself, but scar or other anomalies can also serve as trigger point. ...Read more
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Can sitting for too long cause upper back pain?
Yes: Poor sitting posture, an inadequate chair design and long periods of sittibg can affect your back. ...Read more
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Can cracking your back too much cause arthritis?
Unlikely!: Obviously there are degrees of doing this. Io suspect unless a problem already exists, that little harm will occur. As a former three year collegiate wrestler, we would do this to teamates regularly. No harm! ...Read more
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Does too much ginger cause chest pain?
ginger: About 3% of people in one study of ginger had chest pain, this makes it fairly uncommon. Could find no proof ginger causes chest pain. ...Read more
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Does too much salt cause pain when having sex?
It should not!: Probably not, but too much salt regularly is a health issue to be avoided! ...Read more
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Can stress cause chest, back, neck pain....And can it cause heartburn?
Yes: Yes, stress can manifest itself in multiple ways in terms of symptoms from gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal and other organ systems as well as your energy levels. Stress can can have significant negative impacts if prolonged. You should talk to your doctor. ...Read more
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Can too much stress cause random muscular pains and sore eyes?
Not normally: It could be responsible for the twitching. This could also be an early sign of thyroid disease . The soreness is more likely from dry eye syndrome. Get your thyroid checked and see an eyemd. ...Read more
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Can too much ab exercise lead to lower back pain?
Yes: Do exercise your abs you do a lot of back muscle exercises.... Which can lead to back pain. See your doctor or chiropractor. ...Read more
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Can too much ab exercise lead to lower back pain?
Form: Usually if improper form is being used. ...Read more
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Can bending too far forward cause serious back or butt damage?
Probably not: Exercise should always fall under the general rule of exercise through stiffness but not through pain. So in bending forward, if you feel pain, then do not continue in that direction although you can do it over time and increase the ability to bend forward further. If you overdue it you might strain your back but serious damage is not likely. ...Read more
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Can standing on bad knees for too long lead to back pain?
Yes: Oftentimes when there is pain in one joint, we will overcompensate with our other body parts, and . Cause excessive wear and tear on them. By standing on bad knees, for prolonged period of time, this may lead to bad posture, and overcompensation and ultimately worse musculoskeletal back strain ...Read more
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Can too much anxiety lead to knee pain?
Yes and no: Anxiety is a real disorder; and it is one that can make you hyper-aware of normal body function. Anxiety does not cause knee pain, but it certainly can magnify your concern if discomfort is felt for whatever the real cause. The mind can convince you of many ailments. Your suffering should not be dismissed, as help is truly possible with a mental health professional. Best of luck! ...Read more
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To much beer cause swear back pain?
Sure: Beer belly will stress out lower back much like the added weight in the front of pregnant woman. If a guy drinks enough alcohol, and liver starts failing, enlargement of breasts, and small penis added to miserable picture. Back pain will become least of his problems. Girls become depressed with alcohol and for some, eating to feel better. Then the back pain after adding a few pounds. ...Read more
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Can too much or too little spinal fluid cause headaches?
Yes...: Most people have a constant volume of spinal fluid (about 150 ml in adults). People make enough spinal fluid every day to replace the volume about 4 times. The "old" fluid is absorbed as "new" is made. If the relative volume of spinal fluid increases (which would cause an increase in intracranial pressure), then the patient might have a headache. Hope this helps! ...Read more
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Why can sitting slouchy lead to back pain?
See below: When slouching, the muscles of the back are stretched to a point where they can no longer do their job of keeping you upright. If the muscles are not working correctly, most of the pressure of your upper body is transmitted to your spine without the protective function of your muscles. Bottom line: don't sit slouchy! ...Read more
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How can a herniated disks be causing this much back pain?
Intense pain: Having had a few of those myself i can say that the pain can be intense to say the least. The tissue around the disc tears and that alone can cause pain. When a disc hits a nerve in the back the pain is also intense. Disc material does not belong in the canal and its very presence there will cause inflammation so all of the about make the pain intense. Hang in there as it usually gets better. ...Read more
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Stomach and back pain after eating too much. What can I do to alleviate the pain?
Eat less: While this could be due to a number of causes, the obvious solution is not to eat so much as to cause pain. If this happens regularly (or with modest amounts of food), see your doctor or a GI specialist for a specific diagnosis and treatment. Meanwhile, maybe try an antacid. ...Read more
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Is it true that coughing too much can cause back pain?
Coughing back pain: Yes coughing too much can cause: 1. Muscle strain 2. Muscle spasm 3. Disc abnormality (herniation, bulge, tear...) 4. Facet joint irritation (whiplash joint) if it persists, it is probably time to see a doctor. Weakness, nausea, vomiting, fever, bowel or bladder changes would be very worrisome symptoms if you have those as well. ...Read more
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What causes fever, chills, cough, and back pain on the right side?
Pneumonia: Pneumonia. Pneumonia caused by lung cancer. Pleurisy. Several serious conditions that should be evaluated in person by your physician. ...Read more
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Can Micardis (telmisartan) cause side effects such as a bad cough & back pain?
Yes: Back pain -- up to 3 percent , unexplained swelling of the head or neck (including the face, lips, tongue, or throat) could cause coughing. ...Read more
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Can telmisartan (micardis) cause side effects such as a bad cough and back pain?
Would be: Extremely unusual.
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Is it possible that telmisartan (micardis) cause side effects such as a bad cough & back pain?
Possible: It's possible. The only way to know for sure is to stop the med, wait for the side effects to resolve, and then reintroduce the med. ...Read more
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What could cause back pain, discomfort, or burning in middle of the back with slight difficulties breathing. No cough, or fever. Heart checked ok.
Causes: Arthritis, scoliosis, herniated disk, shingles, kidney stone are among other causes, which resulted in your back pain. See physician for diagnoses and treatment. ...Read more
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Right shoulder blade and upper middle back pain after 20 minutes walk. White sticky cough. Recently has pituitary surgery. Could cause be a anesthetic?
Chest X-ray: Would at least see pcp, but really would want a chest x-ray. ...Read more
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Can stress cause a GERD flare up, despite daily dose of Pantoprazole? If so would it cause left side back pain, and would whitish flem come up my throat? My throat has been dry because of this but I have no cough.
Stress can increase: acid formation in the stomach despite the pantoprazole . Increased acid formation needs to be neutralized with medication managment. Increased acid in the stomach can cause laryngo-pharyngeal reflux followed with throat discomfort. I hope this helps. If you want to discuss my answer to your question or if you have more questions contact me on my Virtual Practice at www.healthtap.com/dryetimyan ...Read more
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What could cause upper back pain, a dry cough and occasional chest pain? Back pain travels to arms and numbs them, very tired, sometimes feeling faint
Bronchitis?: Bronchitis can cause those symptoms - do you feel short of breath, tight in the chest or wheezy? Any fevers? ...Read more
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Cough with back pain?
Muscle pain others: When you cough you use the muscles of the chest and back and too much coughing can tire the muscles and can make them painful, also what causes the cough like viral or bacterial infection of lungs or bronchi can also cause headaches, body and back pains, you may get pain in the back of chest if you have pnumonia with or without pleurisy can cause pain in back of chest. ...Read more
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Lower rt back pain started 3 days ago and getting more severe. Meds and massage don't help. Hurts to move, including cough. What can I do for relief?
See physiatrist: A physiatrist can help identify the cause of your symptoms and recommend a treatment plan. If it is determined to be related to the spine, a brief course of steroids to decrease inflammation, followed by a course of physical therapy to relieve pressure and improve the condition of the surrounding muscles may be warranted. ...Read more
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What to do if I have back pain when i cough or laugh..?
Work up: Back pain with coughing/laughing/sneezing could indicate disc herniation. Pls get it worked up by your doc. .Mri. ...Read more
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Hi I was in a car accident and am having some back pain. it hurts when I cough. should I worry?
Yes and no:
The fact that you are having some pain is concerning.
It may be nothing but I would recommend seeing your doctor to make sure everything is okay.
Especially if it persists or worsens.
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When my fiance cough's he has lost control of his bowl. Not all the way but enough to change his cloths, because of back pain. He got hurt at work.
Back injury: This very well can be a bulging disc that is affecting the nerves to his anus. If this worsens he may need more urgent care for his back. The family doctor should be consulted tomorrow. ...Read more
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Upper left back pain during soccer and then i bent back and there was a loud pop! i can't bend down and i'm in pain. What is this? Hurts when i cough.
See a doctor: You may have torn a muscle or even cracked a rib; have it checked out;. ...Read more
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What to do if I have back pain when i sneeze and cough! :(?
Tell your doctor: Thats a start. Might want to get some x-rays. (broken rib, disc problem, etc). ...Read more
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Really bad back pain when i cough or laugh. Should i be worried?
Yes/No: Although coughing and laughing that results in back pain suggests a herniated disk, this will not generally be anything that will harm you in the long run. That said, if there is any perceived weakness or ascending numbness in the legs or arms, that would be of concern. If you are worried I would suggest you see your doctor for further workup with imaging like Xray or MRI. ...Read more
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Could a cough lead to upper back pain?
Yes: Most likely secondary to muscle strain or if cough is due to pneumonia, then pleuritic chest or back pain depending on part of lung involved. ...Read more
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Is it actually true that cough syrup with codeine will help my back pain?
It might....: But you are ingesting a lot of other compounds that you don't need to combat back pain. Would discuss with a pain specialist to ensure that you take more "pure" medications that help reduce your pain without other additives such cough suppressants. He/she may also discuss other techniques/options that lessen reliance on medications. ...Read more
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Back Pain on right side radiates to the front lower rib area. Hurts when I breath or cough. Hurts to lay down even.
Get evaluated: You should have your chest pain evaluated by a physician in person. Several serious conditions could be causing those symptoms including pneumonia, blood clots in your lung, tumors, and gallstones. Less serious causes like viruses or muscle tears/spasms could also be the source. Best to have a professional help you sort it out. ...Read more
Back Pain (Definition)
Pain in the back is a symptom that can be due to a number of causes including musculoskeletal or neurological problems or due to problems ...Read more
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