- Cauda equina syndrome
Cauda equina syndrome is when a bundle of nerves at the lower end of the spinal cord become compressed.
- Sleep apnea
People with sleep apnea stop and restart breathing multiple times while sleeping.
- Muscle strain
Muscle strain occurs when muscles are stressed, overworked, or injured due to physical activity or labor.
- Degenerative disc disease
Degenerative disc disease is a condition of the spine and causes pain, weakness, and tingling.
- Lumbar (low back) strain
Lumbar strains and sprains are the most common causes of lower back pain
- Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a brain disorder that makes people abnormally sleepy at times during the day.
- Lumbar (low back) herniated disk
A lumbar herniated disc is a condition of the lower spine causing low back pain, weakness, or numbness.
- Osteomyelitis (bone infection)
Osteomyelitis is an infection of a bone that causes pain, swelling, and redness.
- Vertebral compression fracture (lumbar)
A vertebral compression fracture can cause pain and weakness in the lower back, upper back, neck, or hip.
- Acute kidney failure
Acute kidney failure is sudden and can cause swelling, frequent dark urination, fatigue, nausea and more.
- Medication reaction or side-effect
Medication side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, weakness, dizziness, seizures, and more.
- Sleep deprivation
Sleep deprivation occurs when the lack of restful sleep is severe enough to compromise basic body functions.
- Caffeine withdrawal
If you suddenly stop drinking caffeine, you get withdrawal symptoms, such as headache, fatigue, and bad mood.
- Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis occurs when bones become weak and can break more easily.
- Kidney stones
A kidney stone, a hard mass of excess waste in the kidney, causes pain of the lower back and urinary issues.
- Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a condition that causes muscle swelling and weakness, and a rash on the face and joints.
- Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)
Kidney infection, caused by bacteria, is marked by sudden chills and fever, pain, nausea and urinary issues.
- Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas, causes abdominal pain and swelling, nausea, and rapid pulse.
- Pulmonary embolism
A pulmonary embolism, a blood clot lodged in the lung, causes shortness of breath, chest pain, and more.
- Broken (fractured) shoulder blade
Fractured shoulder blades need to be immobilized and cause pain, swelling and bruising.
- Broken (fractured) low back vertebra
When one of the vertebrae in the spine is broken it causes pain, weakness, numbness and tingling.
- Lumbar spinal stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a condition that can cause pain in the lower back, buttocks, legs, and feet.
- Insomnia
Insomnia symptoms include trouble staying asleep at night, feeling tired during the day, moodiness, and more.
- Cocaine withdrawal
Cocaine withdrawal may cause feelings ranging from anxiety, irritability and sleepiness to suicidal thoughts.
- Amphetamine withdrawal
The symptoms of amphetamine withdrawal include depression, fatigue, increased appetite, and sleep problems.
- Spina bifida
Spina bifida is a birth defect in which the spinal canal and backbone don't close completely before birth.
- Bone spurs
Bone spurs are extra growths of bone that can cause pain when they rub against other bones and nerves.
- Vertebral compression fracture (thoracic)
A vertebral compression fracture can cause pain and weakness in the lower back, upper back, neck, or hip.
- Whiplash
Whiplash, a severe neck injury, can cause stiffness and pain in the neck, headache, dizziness, and more.
- Helicobacter pylori infection
Helicobacter, bacteria in the digestive tract, causes peptic ulcers and their associated pain and burning.
- Hydronephrosis
Hydronephrosis is a condition of the kidneys and causes aching or pain, urinary symptoms, fever, and nausea.
- Ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis causes swelling in the large intestine and can lead to cramping, diarrhea, and more.
- Restless legs syndrome
Restless leg syndrome causes intense discomfort in your legs and an overpowering urge to move them.
- Aortic aneurysm (chest)
Thoracic aortic aneurysm is the swelling of the chest aorta and can cause chest or back pain.
- Aortic aneurysm (abdomen)
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is swelling of the main abdominal artery and can cause sudden chest pain.
- Tick bite
A tick-related illness may cause a rash that expands out from the site of the bite, fever, chills, and more.
- Renal cell (kidney) cancer
Renal cell cancer is a type of kidney cancer that can cause bloody urine and persistent pain in the side.
- Shingles (herpes zoster)
Shingles is a painful, blistering, skin rash typically found on the back and sides of the chest.
- Spinal tumor
Spinal tumors can cause back pain, weakness, and numbness in the legs and arms, and more serious issues.
- Endocarditis
Signs of endocarditis, an infection of the heart, include swelling, rash, sinus congestion, nausea, and more.
