Pain Inside

About the Symptom

Deep pain occurs when pain receptors deeper in the body, including tendons, joints, bones, and muscles, are active. Deep pain usually feels more like aching" compared to superficial pain."

When to See a Doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Deep pain

Possible Causes

Generally, Pain inside can be related to:

• Lumbar Vertebrae Disk Herniation

  Also known as a slipped disc, this condition is characterized by injury to the cushioning discs between the spinal bones in the lower back (lumbar vertabrae) that causes the disc to bulge outward or rupture. The disc bulge puts pressure on adjacent nerves, which causes pain, leg weakness, or numbness. Poor posture, exercising with incorrect form, or occasionally benign non-lifting movement are some possible causes of this disorder.

• Lumbar Spondylosis

  A condition in which the lower backbone (lumbar spine) becomes damaged due to wear and tear of the intervertebral disks. Risk factors include repetitive back strain, carrying heavy loads, and obesity.

• Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)

  A condition in which stones form in the kidney and may eventually pass through the ureter (tube connecting the kidney and bladder) to the bladder before exiting the urethra. Small stones may pass on their own, but larger stones may need to be removed by procedures or surgery.

• Osteoarthritis (OA)
• Multiple Myeloma (MM)

Related Serious Diseases

Sometimes, Pain inside may be related to these serious diseases:

• Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)

  Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is a rare nerve disorder where a person's own immune system attacks their nerves. GBS can cause symptoms ranging from mild (arm/leg numbness or weakness) to severe and life-threatening (inability to breathe, abnormal heart rhythm, very high/low blood pressure). The prognosis is generally good. Over half of people fully recover and 80% can walk independently at 1 year. However, a minority of people may have permanent nerve damage or need a ventilator to breathe, and the overall death rate ranges from 3% to 7%.

• Acute Pyelonephritis

Doctor's Diagnostic Questions

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:

• Do you have deep body pain?
• How is your deep pain below the skin surface now?
• How long have you had deep pain beneath the body surface?

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