When is back pain dangerous and requires urgent medical advice?Expressive image / Legion-MediaOn this topic, Russian physician Pavel Brand said in an interview with kp.ru: "Back pain is one of the most common health complaints, but in some cases it can indicate serious illnesses that require immediate medical intervention. Back pain that occurs at night, worsens when lying down, is accompanied by fever, or occurs without any recent injuries are alarming signs."
According to him, the occurrence of these pains in children, adolescents, and individuals over the age of 55 should raise concern, concern, and caution. The onset of pain without a clear cause, such as an injury, especially if the patient already suffers from chronic diseases such as cancer, is a warning sign.
The expert stressed the need to undergo tests such as MRI or CT scans when these "warning signs" are present to rule out any serious illnesses.
The doctor noted that back pain can sometimes be a sign of serious illnesses. A new study by an international team of researchers revealed that people with chronic back pain are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, arthritis, depression, diabetes, and cancer than those who do not suffer from such pain.
