Misdiagnosing Lower Back Pain

Other medical conditions that can cause pain that may be similar to low back pain include:

• Pelvic inflammatory disease.

• Aortic aneurysm.

• Peptic ulcers.

• Gallbladder disease.

• Pancreatitis.

• Urinary disorders such as kidney stones or urinary tract infections.

• Prostate disease.

Your state of mind also has an effect on your level of pain and whether it becomes long-lasting (chronic). People who are depressed, under stress, unhappy in their work, or seeking money for an injury are more likely to have chronic back pain.