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What Causes Swelling In The Center Of Your Back And Pain?
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Symptoms and Causes
The origin of the pain is often unknown, and imaging studies may fail to determine its cause. Disk disease, spinal arthritis, and muscle spasms are the most common diagnoses. Other problems can also cause back pain, however.
Muscle and Ligament Injuries/Lumbar Strain
Strain and injury to the muscles and ligaments supporting the back are the major causes of low back pain. The pain is typically more spread out in the muscles next to the spine, and may be associated with spasms in...
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Swelling
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Swelling is the enlargement of organs, skin, or other body parts. It is caused by a buildup of fluid in the tissues. The extra fluid can lead to a... Read more »
Low Back Pain and Herniated Disk
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Discomfort, aching or stiffness concentrated in the lower back, resulting in the impairment of physical activity.At least once in their lives, about... Read more »
Joint swelling
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Joint swelling is the buildup of fluid in the soft tissue surrounding the joint.Alternative NamesSwelling of a jointConsiderationsJoint swelling may... Read more »
Joint swelling
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Swelling of a jointHome CareIf the joint swelling occurs after an injury, apply ice packs to reduce pain and swelling. Raise the swollen joint so... Read more »
Breast Cancer Symptom FAQs: Breast Swelling
Q. My breast swelled up and was hot and painful to the touch. My doctor treated me for mastitis, but it turned out to be inflammatory breast cancer.... Read more »
10 Causes of Low Back Pain
Muscle and Ligament Injuries Strain and injury to the muscles and ligaments supporting the back are the major causes of low back pain. The pain is typically more spread out in the muscles next to the spine, and may be associated with spasms in...
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