Severe Back Pain & Associated Signs - Why Consult A Doctor?

Back pain is very common these days and can happen to anyone. The reasons for the same are also plenty, it could be because of infection of the spine, sleep disorders, bad mattress, awkward movement, lifting something, bad posture, standing for long and bending down to name a few. So, here are some things that might be increasing your risk of back pain:

• When you get older, the back pain starts to increase gradually.
• Poor physique. Back pain is highly common in people who are not fit.
• Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of getting back pain.
• Back pain can also be hereditary because of problems like ankylosing spondylitis that usually runs in generations.
• Some types of arthritis or cancer might also cause back pain.
• If you have a job that requires a lot of lifting, pushing or deals with a lot of bending or weights, chances are that you are more likely to have back pain.

Here are some causes that might be a reason behind that back pain:

• Broken disk
• Spasm
• Tense muscles
• Ruptured disk
• Injuries from sprains, fractures, accidents, and falls can result in back pain.
• Scoliosis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Arthritis
• Pregnancy
• Kidney stones
• Infections
• Fibromyalgia

There will come a time when you will witness certain symptoms and you might need to see a doctor. These symptoms are as follows:

• Numbness or swelling
• Unbearable pain
• Problem urinating
• Weakness in the body
• High fever
• Weight loss without being on a diet
• Pain after you have had a minor fall or injury

Back pain can be diagnosed in many ways. To do the same, your doctor will take your medical history and also some physical tests. These tests include:

• X rays
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Computed tomography (CT) scan
• Blood tests.

The cause of your back pain might not be visible in these medical tests at times. A lot of times you will not even know why you are going through that back pain. It can also get better at times without undergoing any sort of treatment.

Here are a few domestic ways with which you can treat the back pain:

1. Hot and cold packs: This is the most basic and most common treatment for many problems and injuries in your body. Be it any kind of pain, ice packs can help give a momentary relief.
2. Exercise: The moment you stretch or exercise, you can feel the pain go away so you must understand how important exercising can be for problems like back and neck pain.
3. Home remedies: Home remedies like ginger, turmeric and aloe Vera are natural stimulants and anti-oxidants. These help in pain relief as well. You can put them in your food or even your tea, depending upon your taste buds.