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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Causes Back Pain During Menstruation

Health Encyclopedia: Dysmenorrhea In The Adolescent

Alternative Names

Periods - painful (adolescent); Adolescent dysmenorrhea; Menstrual pain - adolescent; Painful menstrual periods - adolescent


Symptoms
  • Lower abdominal crampy pain -- occurs before the beginning of the menstrual period and lasts 1 or 2 days into the period
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Back pain

Signs and tests

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Somatization disorder
... Bloating Diarrhea Pain in the legs or arms Back pain Joint pain Pain during urination ... Read more »
Endometriosis
...during menstruation (the pain and cramps may be steady and dull or quite severe) Pelvic or low back pain that may occur at any time during the menstrual cycle Pain during or following... Read more »
Painful menstrual periods
...sharp pain that comes and goes, or have dull, aching pain. Painful menstrual periods may also cause back pain. Alternative Names Menstruation - painful; Dysmenorrhea; Periods - painful;... Read more »
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
...ovulation Sexual intercourse, painful Bleeding after intercourse Low back pain Fatigue Lack of appetite Nausea, with or without vomiting... Read more »
Spondyloarthritis Symptoms and Causes
...ankylosing spondylitis and male gender. Symptoms of SpondyloarthrisThe disease starts with hip or low back pain that comes and goes and is worse at night, in the morning, or after inactivity.Back... Read more »

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