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Lower back pain and Unusually tired
Conditions
Ankylosing spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of chronic (long-term) arthritis that affects parts of the spine, including bones, muscles and ligaments.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Back stiffness
- Lower back pain
- Buttock pain
- Unusually tired
- Swelling in many joints
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Ankylosing spondylitis.
Fibroid
Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the womb (uterus).
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Painful periods or menstruation
- Lower back pain
- Heavy periods
- Unusually tired
- Pain in the pelvic region
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Fibroid.
Multiple myeloma
Multiple myeloma, also known as myeloma, is a type of bone marrow cancer.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Lower back pain
- Continuous, unexplained weight loss
- Unusually tired
- Hip pain
- Easy bruising
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Multiple myeloma.
Pyelonephritis
A kidney infection is a painful and unpleasant illness that usually happens when bacteria travel up from your bladder into one or both of your kidneys.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Passing more urine than usual
- Unusually tired
- Pain when passing urine
- High temperature
- Lower back pain
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Pyelonephritis.
Important: If you have these symptoms, they may be unrelated to any of these conditions listed. If you are concerned about your symptoms then you should see a doctor.
