can c diff cause back pain?
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Salmonella, Shigella, Yersinia, Campylobacter, and Clostridium difficile can lead to abdominal symptoms and a reactive spondyloarthritis with low back/sacroiliac inflammation but the length of this illness makes them unlikely triggers.
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Both inflammation and micro-motion instability can cause lower back or neck muscle spasms. The muscle spasm is the body's attempt to stabilize the spine. Muscle tension and spasms can be quite painful, and are thought to cause the flare-ups of intense pain associated with degenerative disc disease.
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Infection of the spine: A fever and a tender, warm area on the back could be due to an infection of the spine. Other infections: Pelvic inflammatory disease, bladder, or kidney infections may also lead to back pain.
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By sitting for too long, especially in a poor postural or slumped position you can add a tremendous amount of pressure to your back, overstretch the spinal ligaments and increase the pressure on your intervertebral discs. This in turn can lead to on-going aches and pains.
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Back pain can be a symptom of cancer of the colon, rectum, or ovary. Most often, pain due to cancer means it has already spread (metastasized) from where it started.
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Since anxiety can cause back pain because of muscle tension, posture changes, etc., this may also make the back pain worse. While it may not have been initially caused by anxiety, anxiety contributed to the back pain cycle.
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The backup of stool in your colon or rectum could be causing the discomfort in your back. If your back pain is more severe, it could be due to a condition unrelated to your constipation such as: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
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Causes of lower back pain when coughing Sometimes, back pain can actually be caused by chronic coughing. The act of coughing can put a strain on the back and make it contract more than normal. However, when coughing isn't chronic, the pain is most often due to an issue with your back.
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As the fever dies down and the individual stabilizes, this pain should also resolve itself. In this case, the fever itself was the cause of back pain. Often, this is what individuals come to know as the flu – a self-limiting illness. There are some instances however when back pain might become the primary cause.
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It can feel like a strain at the neck, stiffness in the shoulders, might result in headaches, and can do worse damage to the spine over time. The good news is you can condition your body to reverse "tech neck" pain and prevent further discomfort.
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Upper and middle back pain may be caused by: Overuse, muscle strain, or injury to the muscles, ligaments, and discs that support your spine. Poor posture. Pressure on thespinal nerves from certain problems, such as a herniated disc.
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If you have a habit of drinking energy drinks and sugary soda on a regular basis, it's time to trade those beverages in and increase your water intake. Water keeps the body hydrated and fights against both inflammation and the formation of kidney stones— two common causes of lower back pain.
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Conditions such as scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis can change spinal musculature and even compress spinal nerves, resulting in burning back pain. Burning back pain causes due to muscle spasms and strains: Overstretching, tearing, or injuries to the muscles in the back can result in a sudden spasm or strain.
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X-rays. Plain X-rays don't detect herniated disks, but they can rule out other causes of back pain, such as an infection, tumor, spinal alignment issues or a broken bone. CT scan.
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Common causes of mechanical back pain include spinal stenosis, herniated discs, zygapophysial joint pain, discogenic pain, vertebral fractures, sacroiliac joint pain, and myofascial pain. A wide variety of treatments are available, with different treatments specifically targeted toward different causes.
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Excess physical activity can cause muscles and ligaments in your lower back to stretch too much or tear. This can result in pain, stiffness, and even muscle spasms. Strains and sprains in your back can often be treated at home: Limit physical activity for a few days.
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Back pain caused by fecal impaction It's possible for fecal impaction to cause low back pain. Fecal impaction occurs when a piece of dry stool is stuck in the colon or rectum. The pressure in the rectum or colon can result in pain radiating to the back or abdomen.