Does Irritable Bowel Syndrome Cause Lower Back Pain?
Last updated January 17, 2015
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- Osteoporosis (decreased density of bones)! If your bones become brittle & porous, there is a chance for compression fractures of the spine’s vertebrae to occur.
- Arthritis – a health problem that typically affects the joints of bone. Back pain (particularly lower back pain) can occur in people with osteoarthritis (one of major types of arthritis).
- Ruptured /bulging disks! Disks have crucial function as cushions for each bone in the spine. If there are some bulging /ruptured disks, this can lead to back pain. But many cases of disk disease are diagnosed accidentally. In other words, many people with ruptured /bulging disks don’t experience back pain or other specific symptoms. As a result, they often don’t realize when they have disk disease until they undergo spine scanning test for another reason.
- Skeletal irregularities (a condition when the spine curves in the abnormal position /in the wrong way). A severe scoliosis (it occurs when the spine curves to the side) often causes back pain.
- Ligament /muscle strain! This can occur if you get a sudden awkward or repeated heavy lifting, particularly if you are being at unhealthy or in poor physical condition.
Back pain is a common problem affecting anyone. But if it doesn’t improve with lifestyle measures, see a doctor for accurate diagnosis!
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2 Comments
I was diagnosed with Crohns ? IBS or Inflammatory Bowel Disease 9 years ago ( 2 doctors disagreed which of the disease it was but the symptoms are similar.I also have a hernia where my collostomy bag was placed as I had 2 operations for this which did’nt work.
6 months ago I developed a breathing problem which was never solved and now I have imbalance and can barely walk. The doctors here in the Philippines think the back problem is caused because of Spinal Stenosis as I am 75 years old but I am not convinced and am unwilling to proceed with an expensive operation until I have checked to the best of my ability if the problem could lie elsewhere.Thank you in antivipation.
Hi Harrison. It seems a comprehensive evolution is required to identify the exact cause of your symptoms. It’s hard to make a diagnosis just on the symptoms you’re described above. But in general, IBS doesn’t actually hurt the digestive system, though the symptoms could be very bothersome. And it’s not commonly associated with back pain. For more guidance, talk to your doctor or find a second opinion! All the best to you!