Back pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localized to the back.
What is Back pain?
Back pain is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Back pain that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Back pain
The following conditions have been associated with Back pain. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Acute intermittent porphyria
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Acute transverse myelitis
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Adult-onset distal myopathy due to VCP mutation
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Aortic Aneurysm
Abnormal bulging of the aorta wall that can rupture, a life-threatening emergency.
Arachnoid cyst
Arachnoid cyst is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Bronchogenic cyst
Bronchogenic cyst is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Classic Hodgkin lymphoma
Classic Hodgkin lymphoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Cold agglutinin disease
Cold agglutinin disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Familial pancreatic carcinoma
Familial pancreatic carcinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
HELLP syndrome
HELLP syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Hemorrhagic fever-renal syndrome
Hemorrhagic fever-renal syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Hereditary coproporphyria
Hereditary coproporphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Back pain is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.