Los back pains assaulted the agenda following the urgency suffered by the president Alberto Fernandez this week, when they detected a herniated disc in the area lumbar. Although he had no major problems other than the stabbing pain typical of these pictures, the low back pain It is the most common back pathology in the world and its early attention can be essential for health.
The specialist in oncological surgery matias north (MN 127.018), in dialogue with MDZwarned that low back pain can also be a symptom of a possible prostate cancer. “Low back pain should not be underestimated, especially following 50 years of age. Although it can happen at any time in life,” said the professional, adding that “you have to consult a clinical doctor, who later refers to the traumatologist, or the traumatologist directly and we must rule out that it is another pathology”.
“Many people do not take this into account, but following the age of 50, in men, it can be prostate cancer,” he said. Norte. He also deepened that “a late consultation can present the manifestation of prostate cancer, not through urinary symptoms, but can become through low back pain due to bone metastases,” she warned.
Habits and early detection of low back pain
“With the extension in the life expectancy of the general population, added to the increase in risk factors such as a sedentary lifestyle, obesity and vicious behaviors such as poor posture and smoking, we can increasingly see more cases of different problems in posture and spine”, warned Andres Ferrero (MN 118.271), traumatologist and spine specialist at the Hospital de Clínicas.
“It is the most common back problem worldwide, it can occur in all ages and genders. It is estimated that a person will suffer from this pain at least twice in their life and it can be prevented by doing aerobic activity, avoiding smoking and vicious postures, such as being hunched over or spending many hours in front of the screen”, remarked the specialist, regarding this pain severe pain that affects many people in the lower part of the spine.
In this same sense, he highlighted the importance of early detection of this condition: “Low back pain, as well as other types of pathologies, in the back can last over time and directly affect our quality of life, so treating it, added to Small acts of daily life can improve or even prevent it. A fracture occurs every 3 seconds in the world, so timely diagnosis is key”.
Under this concept of the importance of early detection, he Hospital of Clinics He is going to develop an open activity dedicated to this aspect. It will be held on March 23 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the ground floor of the entity and is intended for people of any sex and age.