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Health Encyclopedia: Back Pain And Sciatica Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Because nearly all cases of low back pain clear up in a short time and are not due to serious problems, a medical history and a brief physical examination are almost always sufficient.

Still, with very severe or chronic back pain, it is important that any serious medical causes as well as cauda equina syndrome and progressive nerve damage be ruled out first. If the doctor suspects a serious underlying cause, the approach to determining the origin of back pain involves answering three que...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Health Guide

Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments

...remedies used for back pain have both pain-relief and anti-inflammatory effects. Popular herbs for back pain relief include:White willow bark (Salix alba ) contains salicylates, the same chemicals... Read more »

Travel to Developing Countries: References

...recommendations for travelers. Wilderness Environ Med. 2006;17:276-281.Dengue. Centers for Disease Control web site. Accessed January 17, 2007.Plague. Centers for Disease Control web site.... Read more »

Foot Pain: Introduction

...often affected by injuries or abnormalities in the feet.Foot pain is generally defined by one of three sites of origin: the toes, the forefoot, and the hindfoot.The Toes. Toe problems most often... Read more »

Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Urge Incontinence

...is wrong with the device.)Complications include infection, lower back pain, and pain at the implant site. It is completely reversible, however, does not cause nerve damage, and can be removed at... Read more »

Resources for Acid Reflux (Symptoms)

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov -- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghousewww.gastro.org -- American Gastroenterological Associationwww.acg.gi.org -- American College of... Read more »

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