Published on: 6/12/2025
Last Update: 7/4/2025
Back pain in multiple myeloma can be caused by bone damage, fractures, or pressure on nerves due to tumors.
Back pain related to multiple myeloma can occur due to several reasons. Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects plasma cells in the bone marrow, which can lead to bone damage. This damage often results in compression fractures in the spine, causing significant pain.
Additionally, tumors from the cancer can press against the nerves in the spine, leading to pain that might feel sharp or shooting.
Types of Back Pain in Multiple Myeloma:
Understanding these types of pain is important because they help guide treatment options and pain management strategies.
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