There is cancer in the body, but the waist knows? Reminder: If there are 4 kinds of discomfort in the body, it may be a cancer warning
Ms. Liu, who is just in her early forties this year, has a son and a daughter in her family. She and her husband are teachers by profession. The family lives very well. But some time ago, she found that she had unbearable low back pain, accompanied by symptoms such as leg numbness. .
I consulted the clinic in front of me, and said that it was a symptom of lumbar disc herniation, and I should go home to rest.
But after a period of time, her low back pain did not ease, and she went to another hospital, where she was found to be cancer.
1. Is low back pain the result of lumbar disc herniation?
Many people think that the lumbar disc herniation is the cause when they have low back pain symptoms. In fact, it is not the case. Low back pain may be related to many factors.
If the low back pain is caused by sitting for a long time, it is likely to be caused by the fatigue of the soft tissues of the waist. If the low back pain is accompanied by leg pain, leg numbness and other symptoms, it is mostly caused by a herniated lumbar intervertebral disc. For young people, sudden low back pain may be caused by kidney stones.
Lumbago symptoms in middle-aged and elderly patients when lifting heavy objects may be due to thoracolumbar compression fractures. In addition, tumor bone metastasis and rheumatic diseases may also cause low back pain symptoms.
2. Which low back pain symptoms may be caused by cancer?
Lumbar disc herniation, kidney disease, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, and some cancers may all cause low back pain symptoms. What is the difference between low back pain caused by cancer and low back pain caused by other diseases?
Low back pain caused by cancer usually occurs more frequently and the pain is more severe. At the same time, it may also be accompanied by cancer-related symptoms such as abdominal mass, severe abdominal pain, sudden weight loss, and loss of appetite . Even after receiving some low back pain treatments, the effect is still ineffective. ideal.
It is recommended that people with these symptoms must seek medical treatment as soon as possible to avoid missing the best time for treatment.
Three, 5 habits hurt the waist, I advise you to do less
According to statistics, there are more than 200 million patients with lumbar spondylosis in China, many of whom are young people. The rate of lumbar disc herniation among people aged 25-39 has reached 13.9%, and they all have a history of low back pain to varying degrees. It should be noted that there are five habits that hurt the waist and must be done less.
1. The waist is overloaded
People who often engage in physical labor and bend over will bear a lot of pressure on the lumbar intervertebral disc, so the incidence of lumbar disc herniation is also very high.
2. Often wear high heels
People who often wear high heels generally have a forward shift in the center of gravity. After a long time, it is easy to cause the pelvis to tilt forward, resulting in greater stress on the lumbar spine, thereby increasing the chance of lumbar disc herniation.
3. Obesity
An overweight body shape can cause compression of the lower back muscles and even induce waist injuries.
4. Improper posture
Postures such as crossing your legs, hunched over with your chest in your chest, and lying on your back with Ge You will increase the pressure on the lumbar intervertebral disc, which may induce lumbar injury after a long time.
5. catch cold
Suffering from cold or being in a humid environment for a long time will cause vasoconstriction, muscle spasm, etc., and also induce lumbar spine problems. It is recommended to take measures to prevent cold and keep warm.
Most people think that low back pain is caused by lumbar intervertebral disc herniation. In fact, there are many reasons for low back pain. For example, cancer metastasis may also cause low back pain symptoms. It is recommended to maintain good living habits and avoid waist injuries caused by wrong habits.
References:
[1] Be vigilant! Don't be careless if you often have back pain! It may be caused by these reasons.... Popular Science China. 2021-06-04
[2] Is low back pain just a lumbar sprain? Sorry, it may also be a precursor to these 4 diseases. Talk about health. 2021-12-17
[3] After the age of 40, more than half of people have a bulging disc! Don't do the 5 major waist injury habits, master the waist protection skills early~. I am a great doctor's official Weibo. 2020-09-15
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