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Why Is Back Pain at Night a Red Flag?

Why Is Back Pain at Night a Red Flag?

Severe night pain is cited as a “red flag” due to the possible presence of a tumor or infection causing back pain. Nocturnal back pain is also a symptom of spinal bone infection (osteomyelitis) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a condition that can cause the spine to fuse in a fixed position.

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