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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Back Pain And Physician

Health Encyclopedia: Nonspecific Back Pain

Definition

Nonspecific back pain refers to pain in the back due to an unknown cause.


Alternative Names

Back pain - nonspecific


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Back pain is one of the most common complaints treated by physicians. Nearly four out of five people will have back pain at some time in their life. Most of the time, the exact cause of the pain can not be found.

Back pain can develop in association with a number of causes, including...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Medications

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...(eh-ZET-ih-mibe) Side Effects Dizziness, headache, diarrhea, back pain may occur. If any of... Read more »

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... Side Effects Constipation, cough, dizziness or back pain may occur. If any of these effects... Read more »

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...headache, dizziness, nausea, flushing of the face, or back pain may occur. If any of these... Read more »

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...(fex-oh-FEN-uh-deen) Side Effects Stomach upset, menstrual cramps, back pain, cough, fever,... Read more »

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...(fex-oh-FEN-uh-deen) Side Effects Stomach upset, menstrual cramps, back pain, cough, fever,... Read more »

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