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- Pathologies of internal organs
Back pain may be a reflection of diseases of the kidneys, liver, stomach, pancreas, lungs and other organs. Inflammations and infections of these organs are accompanied by discomfort in the lower back or shoulder blade area. Other symptoms such as fever, nausea, vomiting, and blood in the urine are often present.
Symptoms
The aforementioned diseases manifest themselves differently, depending on the cause and localization of the discomfort and cramps. Common symptoms include:
- Back pain of varying intensity and nature (sharp, aching, stabbing, etc.);
- Restriction of the mobility of the spine and joints;
- numbness, tingling, or weakness in the extremities;
- Changes in the posture or length of the legs;
- Worsening of general well-being (fever, sweating, loss of appetite, etc.)
- seizures, feeling of tension;
- increase in temperature;
- decreased muscle tone.
- A tingling or burning sensation.
Diagnosis
First of all, a general and neurological examination is performed. The latter consists of evaluation of sensory and motor functions. Often studies are prescribed: general and biochemical blood tests.
X-rays, CT or MRI scans of the spine, ultrasound examination of abdominal cavity organs and small pelvis are also made. You may also be sent for an ultrasonic Doppler ultrasound scan (USDG) of blood vessels in the neck and brain. Electromyography will help you understand the quality of nerve impulses in the muscle fibers.
