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What Causes Lower Back Pain And Loss Of Appetite?

I woke up with lower back pain and no appetite whatsoever. Its been about 6 hours since ive been awake and im still feeling the pain and i still havent eaten anything even tho my stomach feels empty. I tried forcing myself to eat but it didnt work. Im very healthy so this is new to me. Please help?!?
Fri, 2 May 2014
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One of the few likely association between low back pain and reduced appetite would be constipation. I would increase your fluid intake for now, and consider a laxative if it is still no better. Then see your doctor if it lasts more than a day without any bowel movements.
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What Causes Lower Back Pain And Loss Of Appetite?

One of the few likely association between low back pain and reduced appetite would be constipation. I would increase your fluid intake for now, and consider a laxative if it is still no better. Then see your doctor if it lasts more than a day without any bowel movements.