Can compression fractures cause stomach pain?

Abdominal pain. This can be caused by the shorter spine putting pressure on the stomach leading to stomach and digestive issues such as loss of appetite, constipation and weight loss. Breathing difficulty due to severe spinal compression causing the lung to not function properly.

Does compression fracture pain radiate?

Spinal compression fractures may cause localized or radiating pain. Pain and dysfunction from spinal compression fractures typically depend on the number of vertebrae affected and the involvement of any surrounding nervous tissue.

Can a compression fracture affect your bowels?

Often, the front side of the vertebra loses height, but the rear side doesn’t. As a result, these fractures can cause your posture to stoop forward over time. Numbness or tingling, weak muscles, problems walking, and possible trouble controlling your bowels or bladder because of nerve damage.

Where does a compression fracture hurt?

Compression fractures may or may not cause symptoms. If compression fractures cause symptoms, these may include: pain in back, arms, or legs. numbness and/or weakness in arms or legs (if the fracture has affected the spinal cord and/or surrounding nerves in the spine)

Can back problems cause stomach problems?

Issues in the lower spine and sacrum can lead to symptoms like constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, or bladder malfunction. This occurs because the lower spine includes sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves that connect directly to the digestive system, so interference directly affects these processes.

What is the best painkiller for fractured vertebrae?

Medication

• Over the counter medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and NSAIDS (anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen) can help to relieve your pain.
• If the majority of your pain occurs when you move, a back brace can help.
• Bed rest is often prescribed for the first few days following a vertebral fracture.

Is walking good for compression fractures?

Low impact activities, such as walking or tai chi, are good for your heart, and a healthy circulatory system can increase blood flow to the fracture and help your bones heal faster. It’s also essential to avoid bed rest to minimize your chances of developing blood clots or deep vein thrombosis in your legs.

Can a compression fracture cause problems years later?

Over time, multiple fractures can cause the main portion of the vertebrae (the bones that make up the spine) to collapse, causing a great deal of pain and even altering the shape of your spine. In older patients, the chronic pain caused by vertebral compression fractures can lead to a gradual loss of mobility.

How painful is a fractured vertebrae?

If the entire vertebral column breaks, it results in a burst fracture. If the compression is mild, you will experience only mild pain and minimal deformity. If the compression is severe, affecting the spinal cord or nerve roots, you will experience severe pain and a hunched forward deformity (kyphosis).