Back pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localized to the back.
Also called: Back pain.
Conditions associated with back pain
The following conditions have been associated with back pain in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Acute intermittent porphyria
Acute intermittent porphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acute transverse myelitis
Acute transverse myelitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Adult-onset distal myopathy due to VCP mutation
Adult-onset distal myopathy due to VCP mutation is a medical condition that may be associated with various sym...
Aortic Aneurysm
Abnormal bulging of the aorta wall that can rupture, a life-threatening emergency....
Arachnoid cyst
Arachnoid cyst is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bronchogenic cyst
Bronchogenic cyst is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Classic Hodgkin lymphoma
Classic Hodgkin lymphoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cold agglutinin disease
Cold agglutinin disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Familial pancreatic carcinoma
Familial pancreatic carcinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
HELLP syndrome
HELLP syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hemorrhagic fever-renal syndrome
Hemorrhagic fever-renal syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Hereditary coproporphyria
Hereditary coproporphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Isolated polycystic liver disease
Isolated polycystic liver disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Lassa fever
Lassa fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Listeriosis
Listeriosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Marburg hemorrhagic fever
Marburg hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Medulloblastoma
Medulloblastoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Meningioma
Meningioma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Parkes Weber syndrome
Parkes Weber syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Parkinson disease 26, autosomal dominant, susceptibility to
Parkinson disease 26, autosomal dominant, susceptibility to is a medical condition that may be associated with...
Peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor
Peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms...
Rat-bite fever
Rat-bite fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Rift valley fever
Rift valley fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Spinal fast-flow vascular malformation
Spinal fast-flow vascular malformation is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...
Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia tarda
Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia tarda is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Superficial siderosis
Superficial siderosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tick-borne encephalitis
Tick-borne encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Variegate porphyria
Variegate porphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Von Hippel-Lindau disease
Von Hippel-Lindau disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Wilson disease
Wilson disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
developmental delay, impaired speech, and behavioral abnormalities
developmental delay, impaired speech, and behavioral abnormalities is a medical condition that may be associat...
inclusion body myopathy with Paget disease of bone and frontotemporal dementia type 1
A rare autosomal dominant inherited disorder caused by mutations in the VCP gene. It can affect the muscles, b...
Tests providers may use to investigate back pain
When investigating back pain, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
Measures tissue damage from various conditions....
Lipid Panel
Measures cholesterol and triglycerides to assess cardiovascular risk....
Liver Function Test
Measures ALT, AST, ALP, bilirubin, and albumin to assess liver health....
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside back pain
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Pulsing Abdomen
A pulsing sensation in the abdomen, which can be related to the aorta and should be evaluated by a healthcare ...
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if back pain is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom back pain mean?
Back pain is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localized to the back.
Which conditions are associated with back pain?
Back pain has been reported in association with 33 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Acute intermittent porphyria, Acute transverse myelitis, Adult-onset distal myopathy due to VCP mutation, Aortic Aneurysm, Arachnoid cyst. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about back pain?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.