Symptoms of Bone Growths on the Back

Osteomalacia of the back mainly refers to osteophytes of the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae. Symptoms of thoracic vertebral osteophytes are dizziness and back pain, etc. Symptoms of lumbar vertebral osteophytes are lumbar and leg pains, intermittent limping, etc. 1. Thoracic spondylolisthesis: when it is mild, there may be no obvious feeling, or there may be dizziness, back pain, etc. In serious cases, it may affect the heart, and there may be tightness in the chest and difficulty in breathing. 2. Lumbar spondylolisthesis: when it is mild, it will not cause symptoms, such as part of the growth into the spinal canal and intervertebral foramen, compression of the spinal cord, nerves, lumbar and leg pain, leg numbness, intermittent claudication, and so on, and when it is serious, it produces cauda equina syndrome, such as urinary or fecal disorders, etc. If the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to go to a doctor promptly. If the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, complete the examination, and carry out standardized treatment under the guidance of the doctor.