There is cancer in the body, do you know the waist? Reminder: If there are 4 kinds of discomfort in the body, or cancer warning
Ms. Liu, who is in her early 40s this year, has a son and a daughter. She and her husband are both teachers. The family lives very well, but some time ago, she found that she had unbearable low back pain, accompanied by symptoms such as numbness in her legs. .
I consulted the previous clinic 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 then she went to another hospital, only to find out that it was cancer after an examination.
1. Is low back pain a herniated disc?
As soon as many people have symptoms of low back pain, they think that it is a herniated lumbar disc. In fact, this is not the case. Low back pain may be related to many factors.
If the low back pain is caused by sitting and standing for a long time, it is likely to be caused by the fatigue of the soft tissue of the waist. In young people, sudden low back pain may be caused by kidney stones.
The symptoms of low back pain in middle-aged and elderly patients with heavy objects may be 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 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 treatment, the effect is still ineffective. ideal.
It is recommended that people with these symptoms should seek medical treatment as soon as possible to avoid missing the best time for treatment.
Three, 5 habits hurt the waist, advise you to do less
According to statistics, there are more than 200 million lumbar spondylosis patients in China, including some young people. The lumbar intervertebral disc herniation rate of people aged 25-39 has reached 13.9%, and they all have a history of low back pain of varying degrees. It should be noted that there are five habits that hurt the back and must be avoided.
1. Excessive load on the waist
People who often engage in physical labor and bend over have a lot of pressure on the lumbar intervertebral disc, so the incidence of lumbar intervertebral disc herniation is also high.
2. Wear high heels often
People who often wear high-heeled shoes generally have a forward shift in their center of gravity. Over time, it is easy to cause the pelvis to tilt forward, resulting in greater stress on the lumbar spine, thereby increasing the probability of lumbar disc herniation.
3. Too fat
Being overweight can cause compression of the lower back muscles and even induce lower back injuries.
4. Improper posture
Postures such as crossed legs, hunched back with chest, Ge You lying down, etc., will increase the pressure on the lumbar intervertebral disc, which may cause lumbar injury for a long time.
5. Get cold
Getting cold or being in a humid environment for a long time can 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 disc herniation. In fact, there are many reasons for low back pain, such as cancer metastasis, and low back pain symptoms may also occur. It is recommended to ensure good living habits and avoid back injuries due to wrong habits.
References:
[1] Be vigilant! Do not be careless if you have frequent back pain! It may be caused by these reasons... Popular Science China.2021-06-04
[2] Is low back pain just a 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 herniated disc! 5 big waist injury habits, don't do it again, master the waist care tips early~. I am a big doctor official Wei. 2020-09-15
Reproduction is prohibited without the author's permission