HealthCentralcm.own.healthcentralgeneralhealth77nonenone2001Healthcentral.com is one of the most trusted sources of medical information and up to date news and contains a doctor-approved health encyclopedia of diseases and conditions, the ability to find symptoms and treatments. Also drug information with side effects and interactions./home/sites/healthcentralwww.healthcentral.com/HealthCentral : BackacheBackache - Diseases and Conditions, Treatments, General Health InformationBackache - Diseases and Conditions, Treatments, General Health InformationlowbackpainHealthCentralDiseasesBackachehttp://www.healthcentral.com/channel/408/1067.htmlhttp://www.healthcentral.com/channel/408/1067_pf.htmlChannel Page179455Backache1067.htmlBackacheADAM Encyclopedia (more_index_1_8_7)Pregnancy carePregnancy care2006-11-04 00:54:08.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:16:57.0Pregnancy carePregnancy careBack pain - lowJoint painNausea and vomitingHeartburnHeadacheFrequent or urgent urinationMuscle crampsConstipationDiabetesRubellaProtein - urineAbortion - surgicalFeverVaginal bleeding between periodsBack pain - lowBack pain - low2006-11-04 00:33:06.0ADAM2009-11-05 06:17:57.0Back pain - lowBack pain - lowBack pain - lowLumbar vertebrae9538 49538 5There are five lumbar vertebrae located in the lower back.OsteoporosisHerniated diskSpinal stenosisStrainsScoliosisKyphosisFibromyalgiaUrinary tract infection - adultsKidney stonesEndometriosisOvarian cancerOvarian cystsTesticular torsionBackaches and stressBackaches and stress2006-11-04 00:20:51.0ADAM2009-11-05 07:59:20.0Backaches and stressBackaches and stressVertebral column1775 41775 5This is the spine and the sacrum with the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), and lumbar (lower back) vertebra. Notice how the appearance of the vertebra change as you look down the spine. The change in shape and size reflect the different functions of the neck, mid-back, and lower back.Backaches9093 49093 5Although stress can cause backaches it is wise to watch out for other signs that may indicate a more serious condition. Pain which radiates to the buttocks, arms or legs, and weakness or numbness in the arms and legs should not be ignored.Vertebra, thoracic (mid back)1774 41774 5These are twelve vertebra of the mid back. The last vertebra (on the left side of the picture) attaches to the lumbar (lower) spine, and the top vertebra (on the right) attaches to the cervical (neck) section of the back. The vertebra are broader and stronger than the cervical bones. This allows them to absorb the added pressure applied to the mid back, but they remain a common sight of injury. The vertebra are numbered from one to twelve and labeled T1, T2, T3 etc. from the upper most bones to the lowest.Vertebra, lumbar (low back)1773 41773 5These are the five vertebra of the lower back. The last vertebra (on the upper left of the picture) attaches to the sacrum, and the top vertebra (on the right of the picture) attaches to the thoracic section of the back. The vertebra are broader and stronger than the other bones in the spine. This allows them to absorb the added pressure applied to the lower back, but this area remains a common site of injury. The vertebra are numbered from one to five and are labeled L1, L2, L3 etc. from the higher bones to the lower.Skeletal spine1116 41116 5The spine is divided into several sections. The cervical vertebrae make up the neck. The thoracic vertebrae comprise the chest section and have ribs attached. The lumbar vertebrae are the remaining vertebrae below the last thoracic bone and the top of the sacrum. The sacral vertebrae are caged within the bones of the pelvis, and the coccyx represents the terminal vertebrae or vestigial tail.Stress and anxietyWeaknessNumbness and tinglingUrinary incontinenceBack pain - lowEbola hemorrhagic feverEbola hemorrhagic fever2006-11-03 23:30:18.0ADAM2009-11-05 11:13:31.0Ebola hemorrhagic feverEbola hemorrhagic feverEbola hemorrhagic feverEbola hemorrhagic feverAntibodies9069 49069 5Antigens are large molecules (usually proteins) on the surface of cells, viruses, fungi, bacteria, and some non-living substances such as toxins, chemicals, drugs, and foreign particles. The immune system recognizes antigens and produces antibodies that destroy substances containing antigens.Ebola virus17160 417160 5Ebola is a virus-caused disease limited to parts of Africa. Within a week, a raised rash, often hemorrhagic (bleeding), spreads over the body. Bleeding from the mucous membranes is typical causing apparent bleeding from the mouth, nose, eyes and rectum.FatigueMalaiseNausea and vomitingDiarrheaHemorrhagicAnalgesic nephropathyAnalgesic nephropathy2006-11-03 23:16:20.0ADAM2009-11-05 09:52:32.0Analgesic nephropathyAnalgesic nephropathyAnalgesic nephropathyAnalgesic nephropathyMale urinary system10022 410022 5The urinary system is made up of the kidneys, ureters, urethra and bladder.ChronicHeadacheBack pain - lowUrinary tract infection - adultsCystitis - acuteInterstitial nephritisKidney stonesPrerenal azotemiaHeart failureDehydrationRenal papillary necrosisAcute kidney failureChronic kidney diseaseProtein - urinePain medicationsAlcoholismCompression fractures of the backCompression fractures of the back are broken vertebrae, which are the bones of the spine.Causes and Risk Factors of Compression Fractures of the Back2006-11-03 21:39:15.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:48:55.0Compression fractures of the backCompression fractures of the backCompression fractures of the backCompression fractures of the backCompression fracture9212 49212 5In a compression fracture the body of the bone tissue of the vertebra collapses. This can occur because of trauma or a disease process such as osteoporosis or a tumor.Numbness and tinglingWeaknessOsteoporosisMalignancyBroken boneKyphosisAlternative medicine - pain reliefLearn more about the effects of acupuncture in this description from our medical encyclopedia.Acupuncture and pain2006-11-03 21:22:43.0ADAM2009-11-05 08:45:18.0Alternative medicine - pain reliefAlternative medicine - pain reliefAcupuncture17006 417006 5Acupuncture, hypnosis and biofeedback are all alternative ways to control pain. Acupuncture involves the insertion of tiny sterile needles, slightly thicker than a human hair, at specific points on the body.Back pain - lowHeadacheCarpal tunnel syndromeFibromyalgiaOsteoarthritisRheumatoid arthritisIrritable bowel syndromeMigraineBiofeedbackNews (more_index_1_1_1)FYI (more_index_1_1_3)Health Tip: Got Low Back Pain?Suggestions that may help2007-10-11 00:00:00.0HealthDay2008-05-05 22:58:28.0Detecting Restless Legs
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Got back pain? More than 25-million americans do! This device could put an end to it.Back PainSee how muscle spasms and Disc Prolapse can cause back pain. Disc Prolapse happens when the soft inner material of the vertebral disc bulges or bursts through the outer lining of cartilage and puts pressure on the spinal nerve.StrokeSwelling