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What Are the Best Tests for Back Pain?

What Are the Best Tests for Back Pain?

This article will discuss back pain, its causes and tests for diagnosis.

Back pain is when a person feels discomfort or pain in the Back. Back pain is the second most common health condition (after cold).  80 to 90% of people experience back pain in their life span which affects the daily normal routine of the people. Sometimes back pain can be severe and unbearable, which can lead to the miserable condition of the patient. Back pain depends on the condition from which the patient is suffering like back strain or some serious underlying conditions of kidney stones, spinal problems, cancers or disc problems. 

Which Are the Best Tests for Back Pain Diagnosis?

There are various types of tests used to diagnose Back pain conditions, These tests include:

  • X-Ray Back Scan. (Book Now): X-ray is the most common and painless procedure used to diagnose back pain conditions. It uses X-rays to see the condition of bones in the back of the patient.
  • CT Scan Back. (Book Now): CT is the advanced form of X-rays that uses motorized X-rays with a computer to create cross-sectional images of the back for diagnosis purposes.
  • MRI Back Screening. (Book Now): MRI is a diagnostic procedure, that uses magnetic fields with radio waves for the detection of back pain reason.
  • Ultrasound for Back Pain (Book Now): Ultrasound is a non-invasive diagnostic procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves for the diagnosis of back pain reason. Ultrasound is also called as ultrasonography or sonography.
  • EMG for Both Limbs (Book Now): This diagnostic procedure measures muscle response to electric signals. EMG is a short form of electromyography and can be a handy tool for back pain diagnosis.  
  • Urine Test. (Book Now): Urine test has a wide range of applications for diagnosis like kidney stones, diabetes, STDs etc. which can be the reason for back pain.
  • Back Pain Screening Package. (Book Now) : This is the special type of test that includes all important tests necessary for the diagnosis of back pain having any reason.

What Are the Causes of Back Pain?

There may be different causes of back pain from minor issues of Back strain to some serious health issues like kidney stones, pancreatitis, spinal fractures etc. Depending on this there are various causes of back pain listed below:

Common Causes of Back Pain can be:

  • Due to Arthritis.
  • Due to strain in ligament.
  • Due to back strain.
  • Due to a back injury.
  • Due to muscle tightness.
  • Due to disk degeneration.
  • Due to a back fracture.
  • Due to spinal stenosis.
  • Due to radiculopathy.
  • Due to menstrual periods.
  • Due to sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
  • Due to intervertebral disk degeneration. etc.

Some Severe Cases of the Back Pain

  • Due to appendicitis.
  • Due to kidney infection.
  • Due to liver problems.
  • Due to pancreatitis.
  • Due to tumours.
  • Due to stomach ulcers.
  • Due to Gallbladder infection.
  • Due to abdominal aortic aneurysms.
  • Due to sexually transmitted diseases.
  • Due to urinary tract infections.

These are some of the causes of back pain. There may be some other reasons for the back pain other than those listed above. After the consultation with the doctor, the patient may be prescribed more specific tests for the diagnosis purpose.

Conclusion

Back pain is one of the most common health conditions around the world. 80 to 90 per cent of people feel back pain in their lifetime. Correct diagnosis of back pain can help to get the right treatment with fast pain management. Different tests for the diagnosis of back pain include MRI, CT, X-ray, Ultrasound etc. There may be different causes of back pain like fractures, injuries, arthritis, back strain, kidney stones, cancers etc.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

What is Back pain?

Back pain is the discomfort in the back area of the body, which can be due to different reasons like back strain, back injury, fracture, arthritis etc.

What are the Different Tests Used to Diagnose Back pain?

Different types of tests used in the diagnosis of Back pain include X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, urine tests, blood tests etc.

What are the causes of Back pain?

There are different causes of back pain like injury, fracture, dislocation, arthritis, muscle strain, muscle spasm, cancers etc.

What is the price of a Back Pain Test in Delhi NCR?

The price of Back pain tests in Delhi NCR depends on the area and the healthcare facility and also depends on the type of test the patient is going for. Patients can call at numbers 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 for price confirmation or visit the Ganaesh diagnostic website for price confirmation and online booking appointments.

Where to do Back Pain Tests in Delhi NCR?

Patients can choose Ganesh Diagnostic Centre for the quality test and heavy discount on any type of Back pain test. Patients can call on 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 for online booking of the test.

How To Download a Back Pain Test Report Online?

Patients can visit the Ganesh diagnostic website for Back pain reports or can get through a registered mobile number.

How To Find A Back Pain Testing Centre Near Me In Delhi NCR?

Patients can type Back pain testing centres near me in Delhi NCR in Google search for the nearest centres available or click here for consultation.

Which Ganesh Diagnostic Centre Is Near Me In Delhi For A Back Pain Test?

Ganesh Diagnostic centres for Back pain tests are at Rohini, Nangloi, Model Town, Hari Nagar, Mangol Puri and Yamuna Vihar.