Spinal Tuberculosis: Symptoms to look out for

‎Back Pain‬ if accompanied with fever, night swears and anorexia for more than 3-4 weeks, it is time for you to visit a doctor immediately, as these are the primary ‪Symptoms of Spinal Tuberculosis‬. In addition to this, if your coughing continues for long due to which you are facing problems like weight loss, stiffness and ‪‎pain‬ in the limbs and difficulty in sitting or walking, please don't ignore. Consulting a doctor timely, can help in preventing further damage to the ‪spine‬, as lack of treatment can lead to spinal deformity like ‪kyphosis‬ or ‪Collapsed Spine‬.

Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment of Spinal Stenosis

Lower Back Pain along with pain or pinching sensation in the legs are the primary symptoms of Spinal Stenosis. In addition to this, unusual leg symptoms like numbness or tingling sensation in the legs are also signs of  this disease. If you notice any of these symptoms, don’t delay consulting a doctor. The doctor may suggest getting an MRI or a CT scan in order to diagnose the problem. Further, with few changes in posture along with the regular course of

anti-inflammatory medicine, this problem can be treated. But, if the earlier mentioned treatments fail; surgery is a viable option. 

Cigarette can damage Spine

Everybody knows that ‪smoking‬ is a health hazard, but people aren’t aware about the fact that smoking accelerate ‪Degenerative Disc Diseases‬ as well. Smokers are more prone to ‪backaches‬ and other ‪Spinal Problems‬ because ‎cigarette‬ contain ‪nicotine‬ that hardens the arteries, which further restricts the flow of blood to the discs that cushion your vertebrae. 

Spinal Arthritis- Most common form of Arthritis

The most common reasons behind continued back pain is Spinal Arthritis. It is also the most common form of arthritis. In this, the vertebrae or the facet joints gets inflammed and witnesses degeneration of the joints creating pain. Due to this problem, a person ability or flexibility to bend decreases. 

 Generally, the back pain increases after waking up in the morning. So, if you experience these symptoms, don't ignore them and visit a doctor.

Fibromyalgia: A rheumatic disease

Fibromyalgia is a lesser known but widely spread rheumatic problem where one experiences musculoskelatal pain along with stiffness and sensitivity or soreness at specific joints. Fatigue, loss of sleep or feeling tired after waking up from sleep, jaw or facial tenderness, numbness in face, arms, hands, legs or feet, irritable bowel/bladder syndrome etc. are other symptoms of this problem. So, if you notice any of these symptoms, don't delay consulting a specialist.