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Backache: Introduction

Backache: The occurrence of the sensation of pain located in the anatomical position of the back. See free access online books about Backache below. See detailed information below for a list of 66 causes of Backache, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Backache

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Causes of Types of Backache:

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Backache: Symptom Checker

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Backache

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Diagnostic Guides for Backache

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Backache from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Backache. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Backache

Medical Books Excerpts
  • BACK PAIN
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • Back Pain
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Back pain
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Back Pain
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Back pain
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Low Back Pain
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Back pain
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Back pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Back Pain
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Back pain
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
 

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Backache: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Causes of Backache listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Backache as a symptom include:

See full list of 66 causes of Backache
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Medications or substances causing Backache:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Backache as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Definitions of Backache:

Backache: Nonspecific term used to describe back pain; generally refers to pain below the cervical level.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Acute or chronic pain located in the posterior regions of the THORAX; LUMBOSACRAL REGION; or the adjacent regions.
- (Source - Diseases Database)

An ache localized in the back
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Acute or chronic pain located in the posterior regions of the thorax, lumbosacral region, or the adjacent regions.
- (Source - CRISP)

Detailed list of causes of Backache

The list below shows some of the causes of Backache mentioned in various sources:

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How Common are these Causes of Backache?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Backache. Of the 66 causes of Backache that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 3 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 4 causes are "common" diseases
  • 2 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 7 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 58 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 66 causes of Backache

Conditions listing symptoms: Backache:

The following list of conditions have 'Backache' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

A

  • Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell ... backache
  • Alternating Bowel Habit IBS ... Backache

    B

  • Bartonella infections ... backache
  • Bright's Disease ... backache
  • Bwamba virus ... backache

    C

  • Cat scratch disease ... backache
  • Chiari-Frommel syndrome ... backache
  • Chikungunya ... backache
  • Combat stress reaction ... backache
  • Constipation-predominant IBS ... Backache

    D

  • Diarrhea-predominant IBS ... Backache

    G

  • Glénard syndrome ... backache

    H

  • Hantavirosis ... backache

    N

  • Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix ... backache

    O

  • Opioid withdrawal ... back ache
  • Osteoporosis ... backache

    R

  • Rickettsia ... Backache

    S

  • Scheuermann's disease ... backache
  • Septic abortion ... backache
  • Stress ... back ache

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  • Causes of Backache Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Backache based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    What are the alternative names for Backache:

    Dorsalgia, Back pain
    - (Source - Diseases Database)

    Classifications of Backache:

    Medical Conditions associated with Backache:

    Back pain (250 causes), Back symptoms (762 causes), Pain (5609 causes), Sensations (5876 causes), Nerve symptoms (6219 causes), Common symptoms (7717 causes)

    Symptoms related to Backache:

    Back pain (250 causes), Spinal pain (3 causes), Muscle pain (792 causes), Back muscle symptoms, Sciatica (2 causes), Slip disc, Arthritis (61 causes), Abnormal curvature of back, Scoliosis (354 causes), Lordosis (80 causes)

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