Low back pain usually does not have a clearly identifiable cause.
Lower back pain is also often considered harmless and disappears on its own.
Although rarely considered dangerous, but lower back pain often becomes certain warning signs.
The following may be warning signs of serious health problems, which are associated with lower back pain.
If you feel lower back pain along with 1 or more of these warning signs, you should consult a doctor.
1. Lower back pain accompanied by pain that spreads to the legs and is accompanied by numbness, tingling or paralysis
This type of pain may be a sign of potential nerve damage in the spinal cord.
2. Lower back accompanied by problems with urination or bowel movements
Numbness around the buttocks (perineum and anus), can be a sign of potential damage to nerves in the spinal region.
This is a medical emergency and requires immediate medical attention.
3. Lower back pain accompanied by fever or chills
These symptoms can occur in connection with spinal infections.
4. Lower back pain accompanied by unexplained weight loss, physical weakness and pain that gets worse when lying on your back
These symptoms may be a sign of a tumor.
This pain may be caused by a benign (non-cancerous) or malignant tumor (cancer) around the spine, or metastasis (spread) from a malignant tumor elsewhere to the spinal region, such as breast or prostate cancer.
It's also important to see a doctor if you experience lower back pain after an accident. These warning signs do not always mean that you have a serious condition.
Health problems can only be confirmed after consulting a doctor.
Overall health, and other aspects such as age or risk factors for certain diseases such as osteoporosis also play a role in causing pain in the lower back.
Source: Tribunnews.com
