Low back pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localized to the lower back.
What is Low back pain?
Low 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 Low back pain that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Low back pain
The following conditions have been associated with Low back pain. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Alveolar echinococcosis
Alveolar echinococcosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Ankylosing Spondylitis
A chronic inflammatory disease primarily affecting the spine and sacroiliac joints, causing back pain and stiffness.
Autosomal dominant spastic paraplegia type 9A
Autosomal dominant spastic paraplegia type 9A is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Cauda Equina Syndrome
A rare but serious condition in which the bundle of nerves below the spinal cord is compressed, causing severe lower bac...
Familial Mediterranean fever
Familial Mediterranean fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Herniated Disc
A disc in the spine that bulges or ruptures, pressing on nerves and causing pain, numbness, or weakness.
IgG4-related pachymeningitis
IgG4-related pachymeningitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
IgG4-related retroperitoneal fibrosis
IgG4-related retroperitoneal fibrosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Immune-mediated thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Immune-mediated thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms ...
Immunodeficiency 126
Immunodeficiency 126 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Osteoporosis
A condition of weakened bones that increases the risk of fractures, often without symptoms until a fracture occurs.
Piriformis Syndrome
A condition in which the piriformis muscle deep in the buttock compresses or irritates the sciatic nerve, causing pain, ...
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When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Low back pain is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.