The Life Risk Of Back Pain
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Jan 10 2019
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Back pain is obviously linked to certain chronic diseases as well as to a lower quality of life. But there is now evidence that it may also be linked to a higher risk of early mortality.
Back pain can seriously affect the quality of your life. Trying to treat these types of problems can be difficult and the pain can restrict your daily activities. But there’s also a more serious side to these types of problems. Chronic back pain is a common sign of a number of chronic diseases. That’s why you need to see your doctor if you experience ongoing pain that doesn’t respond to other treatments. As if this wasn’t bad enough, there is now evidence that back pain could be linked to a higher risk of mortality. So if you’re concerned, here’s what you need to know.
Back pain is a very common symptom in today’s society. In fact, around 80 percent of adults suffer from back pain at least once in their lives. And this rate has been steadily increasing over the last few decades. Back pain can range from sharp, stabbing pains to dull aches. The pain can be confined to the back or radiate to other parts of the body. Back pain is usually defined as acute or chronic. Acute pain is usually caused by a mechanical injury and will abate with time and care. But chronic pain can last for months, if not years, and can be more problematic in some cases. Most often, back pain is caused by an injury, accumulated strain, or health risk factors like obesity.
Chronic or acute back pain can also be linked to more serious disorders. It’s fairly rare that these are the cause of back pain. However, when it does occur it can be a serious health risk. Some chronic diseases linked to back pain include:
The Mortal Risk of Back Pain
As if this wasn’t enough, a recent study has suggested that back pain can actually threaten your life. The participants of the study were women aged 65 and over and their back pain was associated with disability. The study found that back pain was strongly associated with a higher risk of mortality from all causes. There is no clear reason for this connection at the moment. However, the researchers claimed that other factors linked to the back pain could be contributing to this higher death rate.
This means that chronic and persistent back pain shouldn’t just be ignored. Because there could be other factors associated with it. And if left untreated, these associated health risk factors could prove to be life threatening.
So the research is clear. If you suffer from chronic back pain, it’s important that you don’t ignore it. Not only could it be a sign of something more serious, it will also increase your overall health risk. It may also increase your risk of an early death.
If you want to lower your risk of an early death, then monitoring the health of your back is an easy way to do it. Unfortunately, there isn’t a straightforward way to do this. After all, there is no objective way to monitor or track pain levels. This means that the only way to measure your pain levels is by using descriptive means. This may be a little imprecise. However, in light of the danger of this symptom, it’s worth the effort. It will allow you to more accurately evaluate your overall health risk.
If you’re concerned about a health risk, try using HomeLab to keep track of your condition and any preventative measures you take. And if you see signs of a significant problem, you should check with your doctor as soon as possible.
Tags: Health risk, back pain