Back pain Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 60-year-old man presents to the clinic due to back pain for the past 2 months. The patient reports dull, low back pain that is 3/10 in severity and managed with pain medications. He has not had any similar pain in the past or any recent trauma. He has tried ibuprofen, which provided partial relief. The pain often awakes the patient at night, but he is able to go back to sleep. He did not notice any specific aggravating or relieving factors. Medical history is notable for type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, and osteoarthritis. Medication includes metformin and ibuprofen as needed. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 75/min, and blood pressure is 130/85 mmHg. Physical examination is within normal limits, except mild pain upon palpation at the lumbar area. Which of the following is the most likely underlying cause of the patient’s back pain?
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