Dangerous types of back pain account for no more than 5-7% of cases. In all other situations, the problem is related to the musculoskeletal system and can be relatively actively eliminated by visiting a doctor. But there are situations when an increase or sudden onset of back pain is a sign of a severe and dangerous pathology that can lead to death or disability.
Of course, you should not immediately suspect dangerous diseases in yourself, but it is important to know as much as possible regarding the causes of pain in order to understand in time – when the condition requires intervention, consultation with a doctor and active treatment, and in which cases you need to reconsider your lifestyle. “Dr. Peter” asked Yevgeny Mosin, a neurologist, what potentially fatal diseases can cause back pain.
