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What causes lower back pain and excessive flatulence?

May 14, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
Lower back soreness and excessive flatulence are mostly caused by factors such as cold exposure, trauma, or lumbar diseases. When a patient is exposed to cold, the abdomen can easily become chilled, leading to gastric bloating, kidney qi deficiency, or spleen and stomach weakness, which may result in diarrhea, lower back pain, and body aches. In such cases, no special treatment is required; symptoms can be relieved with heat application or massage.

Lower back pain and excessive flatulence are mostly caused by factors such as chilling, trauma, or lumbar diseases. The specific reasons are as follows:

1. Chilling

When a person is exposed to cold or chilled conditions, the abdomen can easily become cold, leading to gastric bloating, kidney qi deficiency, or spleen-stomach weakness, which may result in diarrhea, lower back pain, and body aches. In such cases, no special treatment is required; symptoms can be relieved with heat application or massage.

2. Trauma

If the lower back suffers from strain, sprain, or other injuries, it may lead to increased gas passage and lower back discomfort. This is because lumbar injuries can reflexively affect the gastrointestinal tract, stimulating gut function and accelerating intestinal motility, resulting in excessive flatulence. Patients should promptly visit a正规 hospital to have their condition diagnosed under medical guidance and receive appropriate treatment accordingly.

3. Lumbar Diseases

The aforementioned symptoms may also stem from lumbar or abdominal diseases. Lumbar conditions mainly include lumbar muscle strain or lumbar disc herniation, while abdominal issues are primarily related to gastrointestinal dysfunction, or the consumption of excessive hard-to-digest foods such as legumes. Patients should undergo colonoscopy as directed by a physician to identify the underlying cause before receiving targeted treatment.

Besides the above, these symptoms could also be caused by conditions such as lactose intolerance, short bowel syndrome, or urinary tract stones. It is recommended that patients pay attention to adequate rest in daily life, avoid overexertion, consume easily digestible foods, avoid spicy and irritating foods, engage in appropriate physical activity, and perform regular aerobic exercises such as jogging or brisk walking.

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