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Pain or discomfort (Abdomen (lower)) and Pain or discomfort (Back)

• Muscle strain

Muscle strain occurs when muscles are stressed, overworked, or injured due to physical activity or labor.


• 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.


• Hydronephrosis

Hydronephrosis is a condition of the kidneys and causes aching or pain, urinary symptoms, fever, and nausea.


• Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)

Kidney infection, caused by bacteria, is marked by sudden chills and fever, pain, nausea and urinary issues.


• Acute kidney failure

Acute kidney failure is sudden and can cause swelling, frequent dark urination, fatigue, nausea and more.


• Food poisoning

Food poisoning can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, and weakness.


• Gas pains

Belching or passing gas clears gas from the digestive tract, but when gas is stuck it causes abdominal pain.


• Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common condition that causes painful spasms and cramping in the large intestine.


• Panic attack

When someone has a panic attack, that person feels a sudden, intense fear that can't be controlled.


• Urinary tract infection (UTI)

Urinary tract infection symptoms include pain during urination, an intense urge to urinate, and more.


• Constipation (child)

Constipation is having less than three bowel movements a week, causing hard stools, abdominal pain and more.


• Constipation (adult)

Constipation is having less than three bowel movements a week, causing hard stools, abdominal pain and more.


• Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestine that causes diarrhea and vomiting.


• Intestinal ischemia

Symptoms of intestinal ischemia include pain, bloody bowel movements, abdominal swelling, vomiting, and more.


• Intestinal obstruction

Intestinal obstruction is when the intestine is blocked and causes pain, swelling, nausea, diarrhea, and more.


• Intussusception

Intussusception is an intestinal condition and causes severe pain, bloody stools, diarrhea, fever, and more.


• Interstitial cystitis

Interstitial cystitis is a condition that causes pain in the bladder or pelvic area, and frequent urination.


• Lactose intolerance

Lactose intolerance, or the inability to digest lactose, leads to gas, bloating, and other symptoms.


• Osteomyelitis (bone infection)

Osteomyelitis is an infection of a bone that causes pain, swelling, and redness.


• Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas, causes abdominal pain and swelling, nausea, and rapid pulse.


• Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis is a condition of the colon and causes pain, cramping, infection, bleeding, and other symptoms.


• Appendicitis

Appendicitis is an infection of the appendix causing abdominal pain that begins near the belly button.


• Bladder stones

Bladder stones are small stones that form in the bladder and cause painful and difficult urination and more.


• Celiac disease

Celiac disease, which is an intestinal reaction to gluten, can cause gas, diarrhea, bloating, and weight loss.


• Colon cancer

Colon cancer is often asymptomatic, but it can cause constipation, bowel obstruction, bloody stool and more.


• Colon polyps

Colon polyps are growths that form in the lining of the colon, and can cause constipation, diarrhea and more.


• Crohn's disease

Crohn's disease is a digestive condition that causes swelling, cramping, diarrhea, and nutritional problems.


• Cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes the body to produce abnormally thick and sticky mucus.


• Gastrointestinal bleeding

The symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding include black or bloody stool or vomit, dizziness, and cramping.


• Giardiasis

Giardiasis is an infection of the small intestine causing diarrhea, gas, bloating, nausea and stomach cramps.


• Helicobacter pylori infection

Helicobacter, bacteria in the digestive tract, causes peptic ulcers and their associated pain and burning.


• Depression (Child and Adolescent)

Depression is a painful sadness that interferes with a child's schoolwork, family life, and social activities.


• Diabetic ketoacidosis

Symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis include dry mouth, excessive thirst and urination, and more.


• Diverticulosis

Diverticulosis is a condition of the colon and causes pain, cramping, infection, bleeding, and other symptoms.


• Drug overdose

A drug overdose can be fatal and causes sleepiness, confusion, coma, vomiting, and other symptoms.


• Vesicoureteral reflux

When urine flows from the bladder, through the ureters, up to your kidneys it's called vesicoureteral reflux.


• Lumbar (low back) herniated disk

A lumbar herniated disc is a condition of the lower spine causing low back pain, weakness, or numbness.


• Broken (fractured) shoulder blade

Fractured shoulder blades need to be immobilized and cause pain, swelling and bruising.


• Proctitis

Proctitis is pain and inflammation of the rectal lining caused by infection.


• Pulmonary embolism

A pulmonary embolism, a blood clot lodged in the lung, causes shortness of breath, chest pain, and more.


• Vertebral compression fracture (lumbar)

A vertebral compression fracture can cause pain and weakness in the lower back, upper back, neck, or hip.


• 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.


• Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis causes swelling in the large intestine and can lead to cramping, diarrhea, and more.


• Inflammatory bowel disease

Inflammatory bowel disease causes swelling and symptoms such as cramping, chronic diarrhea, and bleeding.


• Iron poisoning

Iron poisoning causes abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and dehydration.


• Polycystic kidney disease

Polycystic kidney disease can cause abdominal pain, headaches, and pain in the sides and back.


• Porphyria

Porphyria is a condition that can affect the nerves and skin, making the skin extremely sensitive to sunlight.


• Rectal cancer

Rectal cancer appears in the rectum and causes bloody stool and constipation.


• Drug allergy

A drug allergy is an allergic reaction to a medication and can cause a rapid heartbeat and difficulty breathing.


• Narcotic abuse

Narcotic abuse can cause fatigue, shallow breathing, anxiety, euphoria, vomiting, confusion, and constipation.


• Thalassemia

Thalassemia is a rare group of genetic blood disorders effecting red blood cells and leading to anemia.


• Anemia

Anemia, a lack of red blood cells, can cause fatigue, pale skin, weakness, dizziness, headache and more.


• Intestinal Ileus

Intestinal ileus is a condition of the intestinal muscles causing cramps and bloating, vomiting, gas, and more.


• Ascaris worms

Ascarisis is an infection by a roundworm, and can cause visible worms in the stool and respiratory symptoms.


• Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus)

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease marked by swollen painful joints, a rash, swollen lymph nodes, and more.


• Tick bite

A tick-related illness may cause a rash that expands out from the site of the bite, fever, chills, and more.


• Allergic reaction

Allergic reaction causes sneezing, runny nose and hives and can lead to anaphylaxis, a whole body reaction.


• Aortic aneurysm (abdomen)

An abdominal aortic aneurysm is swelling of the main abdominal artery and can cause sudden chest pain.


• Aortic aneurysm (chest)

Thoracic aortic aneurysm is the swelling of the chest aorta and can cause chest or back pain.


• 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.


• Typhoid fever

Typhoid fever is a life-threatening illness and causes fever, general aches and pains, headache, and weakness.


• Aortic dissection (abdomen)

An abdominal aortic dissection is a medical emergency and causes sudden abdominal or back pain.


• Small intestine cancer

Small intestine cancer is rare and often has no symptoms, but can cause symptoms in its advanced stages.


• Henoch-schonlein purpura

Henoch-Sch�nlein purpura is a condition that causes a purple bruise-like rash on the legs and buttocks.


• Mesenteric lymphadenitis

Mesenteric lymphadenitis is an inflammation of abdominal lymph nodes causing pain, diarrhea, fever, and more.


• Toxic shock syndrome

Toxic shock syndrome is a serious bacterial infection and causes fever, low blood pressure, a rash, and more.


• Radiation sickness

Radiation sickness is caused by a high dose of radiation, and causes vomiting, diarrhea, hair loss, and more.


• Lead poisoning

Lead poisoning causes sudden pain on either side of the lower back, urinary issues, nausea, fever, and chills.


• Chagas disease

Chagas disease is caused by a tropical parasite and can cause fever, ill feeling, and swelling around the eye.


• Pseudohypoparathyroidism

Pseudohypoparathyroidism is a rare inherited condition that can lead to cramps, muscle spasms, and more.


• Ricin poisoning

Ricin is a dangerous poison in castor beans, and causes trouble breathing, nausea, fever and sweating.


• Endocarditis

Signs of endocarditis, an infection of the heart, include swelling, rash, sinus congestion, nausea, and more.


• Abdominal migraine

Abdominal migraine is recurring stomach pain and vomiting that typically shows up in children between the ages of 3 and 10, although it can also occur in adults.