loading...| Preferred Name |
Pain, Back |
| Synonyms |
Backache |
| Definitions |
<p>If you've ever groaned, "Oh, my aching back!", you are not alone. Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives. Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain. Acute back pain comes on suddenly and usually lasts from a few days to a few weeks. Back pain is called chronic if it lasts for more than three months.</p> <p>Most back pain goes away on its own, though it may take awhile. Taking over-the-counter pain relievers and resting can help. However, staying in bed for more than 1 or 2 days can make it worse. </p> <p>If your back pain is severe or doesn't improve after three days, you should call your health care provider. You should also get medical attention if you have back pain following an <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/backinjuries.html">injury</a>.</p> <p>Treatment for back pain depends on what kind of pain you have, and what is causing it. It may include hot or cold packs, exercise, medicines, injections, complementary treatments, and sometimes surgery.</p> <p class="">NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases</p> |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0004604 |
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Backache Back Pain |
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C0004604 |
| Date created |
04/23/1999 |
| definition |
If you've ever groaned, "Oh, my aching back!", you are not alone. Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives. Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain. Acute back pain comes on suddenly and usually lasts from a few days to a few weeks. Back pain is called chronic if it lasts for more than three months. Most back pain goes away on its own, though it may take awhile. Taking over-the-counter pain relievers and resting can help. However, staying in bed for more than 1 or 2 days can make it worse. If your back pain is severe or doesn't improve after three days, you should call your health care provider. You should also get medical attention if you have back pain following an injury. Treatment for back pain depends on what kind of pain you have, and what is causing it. It may include hot or cold packs, exercise, medicines, injections, complementary treatments, and sometimes surgery. NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases |
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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases http://www.niams.nih.gov/ |
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C0004604 |
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Pain, Back |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0086246 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0021818 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C4529966 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0008138 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0004601 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C3534587 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0036396 |
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Lumbago is pain on the lower part of your back. Back pain is very common. Treatment varies from medicines to surgery depending on the cause and kind of pain.https://medlineplus.gov/backpain.html |
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T184 |
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