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At some point in your life, chances are high that you are going to suffer from some type of lower back pain<\/a>. Pain in the lower back is one of the most common reasons that people visit the doctor. It is the reason that many people miss out on work and do not participate in regular daily life activities.
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There are times when pain in the lower back is simply caused by a strained or pulled muscle. When this occurs a trip to the doctor is not typically necessary as the issue will typically resolve itself in just a few days. Some other types of back pain that are caused by tumors, infections, or fractures of the spine are quite serious and need to be evaluated by your doctor.
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Here are 8 lower left back pain signs that you should worry about if you are experiencing them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Fever<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are experiencing pain in the lower-left side of your back and you are also running a fever<\/a>, it could be a sign of an infection of some type. The infection could be in your back or it could be in your kidneys.
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If you have any type of infection it is important to make sure that you go to your doctor right away. Your doctor will be able to determine what is causing the pain in your lower back. Once your doctor has determined what is causing the pain in your lower back, a proper treatment plan can be put into place in order to get your body back on track.
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If an infection is causing you to experience pain in your lower back your doctor may prescribe antibiotics in order to help eliminate the infection and cure the pain that you are experiencing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Loss of Bladder Control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are experiencing back pain and then suddenly experience a loss of bladder <\/a>control or if you are losing control of your bowels, there could be a serious issue. There are some serious back conditions that can cause pressure on your nerves.
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When this happens it can cause you to experience some serious side effects, including not being able to control your bladder or bowels. You may find that you are suddenly unable to control when you go to the bathroom. This condition can not only be uncomfortable, but quite embarrassing as well.
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If you are experiencing pain in your lower back and also are having difficulting controlling your bladder and your bowels, it is important to go see your doctor right away as this could be a sign of a very serious condition and it is important to make sure that you get the proper diagnosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Trauma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have been involved in a car accident or any other type of accident that has caused trauma <\/a>or your lower spine, it is important to make sure that you seek medical care right away. An accident such as falling down the stairs or another type of trauma can cause a fracture in your spine.
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A fracture in the spine can be quite serious and cause you a serious amount of pain. If you are involved in an accident and you are experiencing any type of pain in your lower back, it is important to make sure that you see your doctor or go to the emergency room right away. This is the only way to determine whether or not there is a fracture in your back.
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Proper diagnosis and treatment are important in order to make sure that your spine heals properly. If the fracture is severe physical therapy and possibly surgery might be in order. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Tingling and Numbness in the Legs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are suffering from lower back pain, there is a chance that you may start to experience a tingling or numbness <\/a>throughout the legs as well. This may occur because of nerve damage or nerve irritation.
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One of the main causes of numbness and tingling in the legs along with lower back pain is spinal stenosis or a herniated disc. When a disk becomes herniated it can impinge on the long nerve that goes from the spine through the leg. This is what causes a person to experience pain in their legs as well as in their lower back.
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If you are suffering from this type of pain you will want to visit your doctor in order to come up with a treatment plan to help alleviate the pain that you are experiencing. Your doctor may prescribe pain medication to help with the pain, physical therapy, or possibly surgery in order to help relieve the pressure that is being placed on the nerves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Weight Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have lost a lot of weight <\/a>recently without making any changes to your activity levels or to your diet, and you are suffering from pain in the lower back it is important to talk to your doctor about what may be causing the unexplained weight loss.
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If you are experiencing these symptoms together your doctor will typically order blood work as well as imaging. These tests are designed as a way to help diagnose any type of hormonal disorder and to check for certain types of cancer. Unexpected weight loss is often a symptom of hormonal diseases.
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It is also one of the first things people notice when they have cancer. It is important to make sure that you talk to your doctor about your weight loss and ask to be tested for these common issues that may cause you to lose weight and experience pain in your back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Tumors New Back Pain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are several rare infections that can be quite serious. These infections can attack the vertebrae and cause a person to experience an extreme amount of pain. This condition is referred to as osteomyelitis<\/a>. Another issue that a person may develop is called discitis.
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Discitis is when the disks located between the vertebrae become inflamed. When this occurs a person may experience pain as the inflammation causes pressure on the nerves, sending pain throughout the body. Another cause of lower back pain that is not necessarily common, but still occurs is cancer. The pain that is caused by cancer may be a result of tumors forming throughout the body.
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If the tumors are from near or on the spinal cord it can cause a person to experience back pain as the tumors grow and spread. If you are experiencing unexplained lower back pain it is important to see your doctor right away to determine the underlying cause. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Fibromyalgia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects mostly women. This condition is recognized as being a disturbance in the natural way that the body deals with certain types of pain. For many people who suffer from back pain, it is not simply a structural abnormality. Instead, back pain is caused by the impairment of the pain processing mechanisms.
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When these processing mechanisms are not functioning properly, the brain <\/a>can become overly sensitive to sensory input. In addition, there can be a lack of natural mechanisms in place to help inhibit the pain that a person is experiencing.
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It is important to make sure that you seek proper medical attention for any back pain that you are experiencing that lasts more than a few days. Knowing what is causing the pain in your back is the first step on the road to recovering from the issues that you are having. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Night Pain <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are suffering from pain in your back that is keeping you up at night you should not dismiss these symptoms. This could be a symptom of spinal tumors or possibly cancer<\/a>.
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It is important to make sure that you discuss this pain with your doctor so that a proper treatment plan can be set up. In addition, if you have been experiencing back pain for more than six weeks it is important to make sure that you see your doctor. Any type of pain that lasts for more than a month needs to be evaluated by a medical professional in order to determine what is causing you to experience this type of pain.
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There is no reason to continue to suffer as a doctor will likely be able to determine the underlying cause of your pain and create a proper treatment plan to help you heal from this pain and get on living your life.
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9. Sciatica<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People dealing with sciatica <\/a>find they experience a searing pain that shoots down the back of their leg. More than 10% of the adult American population deals with the effects of sciatica, drastically reducing their quality of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sciatic occurs when the piriformis muscle traps the sciatic nerve as it passes through the hip joint from the lumbar spinal cord. As the muscle presses down on the nerve, it causes searing pain. The situation can occur on the left or right side of the affected individual, and it\u2019s a persisting pain that doesn\u2019t go away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people with sciatica find it drastically limits their range of motion in the hip joint. As a result, they have pain getting in and out of the car or rising from a seated position. The only way to get rid of sciatica is to stretch the piriformis muscle to release the tension on the nerve. Visit a physiotherapist for assistance with your rehabilitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Herniated Discs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A herniated disc is another severe back injury causing pain down the left or right side of the body, depending on the area of the spine affected and the extent of the herniation. The spine is a network of joints known as vertebrae<\/a>. There are cartilage tissue and fluid between each of the joints in what is known as a spinal disc. The disc separates the joints, lubricating the movement of the spine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When an individual experiences a hernia of the spinal disc, it refers to inflammation in the disc itself, typically in the synovial fluid. As the fluid expands, it causes a swelling of the disc, forcing it to protrude from the spine. In some cases, herniated discs in the lower spine can trap nerves, leading to pain and inflammation in the affected individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A herniated disc can require several months, even years of physiotherapy to recover. If you think you have a herniated disc, book a consultation with your doctor for a diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Osteoarthritis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Osteoarthritis <\/a>is an age-related degenerative bone disease. Typically, osteoarthritis only occurs in seniors over the age of 60. As we age, our body loses its ability to synthesize protein. As protein synthesis drops, we start to notice the signs of aging like sagging skin and wrinkles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there are plenty of unseen effects of the aging process on our bodies. When protein synthesis declines, it coincides with the leaching of calcium from the bones. The affected individual starts to lose bone mass, and they experience the onset of osteoarthritis. The condition can dramatically reduce skeletal mass in patients, making their bones more prone to fracturing or breaking.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Individuals with osteoarthritis might experience complications of the condition relating to the lower lumbar and thoracic spine. They lose mobility in the joints as the disease eats away at the vertebrae and discs, causing trapped nerves and other spinal decay symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients need to monitor their condition under the care of a doctor. Treatments involve supplements, medications, and surgery on rare occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Stiff neck<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your neck is feeling stiff on the left side, it\u2019s a sign that there\u2019s a problem with your cervical spine. The cervical spine is the last seven joints before the skull, forming our neck. When we experience issues with the cervical spine, it limits our range of motion in the affected joints. As a result, we have a hard time turning our heads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A stiff neck <\/a>could go away after a night of good rest and a neck massage, or it could stick around for a few days. When your body can\u2019t get the correct range of motion in its joints, other joints, muscles, and ligaments start compensating for the lack of mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, you might find that other muscle groups in the left side of your back start to spasm and experience pain symptoms. If you have a stiff neck, visit a physiotherapist for an examination and treatment. If you injured your neck in an accident, make sure you get yourself checked out by the doctor before seeing the physio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Dysfunctional Sacroiliac Joints<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The hips and back have a lot to do with each other, and when one experiences dysfunction, it usually leads to pain and inflammation <\/a>in the other. The sacroiliac joint in the hip is the part of the joint connecting the hip bones to the sacrum, which is the triangular-shaped bone between the tailbone and the lumbar spine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

People who experience inflammation of the sacroiliac joint find it creates pain when they sit and stand. They also notice they experience pain in the hips and lower back, even when standing. The sacroiliac joint can experience dysfunction for several reasons. However, the most common cause of the dysfunction is trauma from injuries and bad posture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pain and inflammation in the lower back and sacroiliac joint are severe, and they require the assistance of painkillers and anti-inflammatory medications for relief. Visit your doctor for an assessment. They might need you to take an MRI scan to determine the extent of your condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Kidney Stones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The kidneys play a vital role in the body, filtering toxins from our blood. However, people that drink too many energy drinks or fizzy effervescent vitamins are at risk of developing kidney stones. Kidney <\/a>stones are calcified deposits in your kidneys that cause pain in the organ. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, kidney stones don\u2019t get that large, and the breakdown in the bladder where the affected individual passes them in our urine. However, passing a kidney stone can be an incredibly painful experience. Patients with large kidney stones may require sonic therapy to break up the stone, or doctors might have to operate to remove it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When kidney stones are forming, they create pain and tension in the mid to lower back areas. You\u2019ll notice it feels tender and sore, and it\u2019s hard to lie on your back. Kidney stones typically pass by themselves, but some require medical intervention. If you think you have kidney stones, make an appointment with your doctor for a diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n

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