Is There Any Correlation Between Lower Back Pain And Prostate Problem?

Posted on Fri, 24 Jun 2016

Question: I was told lower back pain can be related to my Prostate problem. Would my back ache all day if this were true? Back only aches in the morning then no pain until next morning.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
in more serious prostate disease

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Prostate disease can sometimes be associated with back pain but this is most commonly in men with serious disease of the prostate eg cancer where there has been spread to the vertebra
This is one of the most common places of initial spread.

In terms of persons with benign ( non cancerous) enlargement of the prostate, it is not that common a symptom.
This means that there is likely to be another cause of your back pain.

You may want to consider imaging of the spine to see if this would help determine the cause.
X rays are normally the first imaging to be requested.

Arthritis of the back is a common reason for pain

I hope this helps,feel free to ask any other questions

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar