or can a scan prove 100% otherwise
2006-11-28 08:11:54 · 15 answers · asked by mickladd 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
YOU'LL BE GLAD TO KNOW THAT A DOCTOR WOULD BE ABLE TO DETERMINE IF BACK PAIN IS BEING FAKED CLINICALLY (THATS TO SAY, WITHOUT THE NEED OF INVESTIGATIONS). SCANS WOULD PROVE BEYOND DOUBT, AND WOULD HAVE THE ADDED BENEFIT OF PROVIDING EVIDENCE OF WHETHER ANY INJURY DISCOVERED WERE NATURAL ACCIDENTAL INJURIES OR SELF/DELIBERATELY INFLICTED (SOME DOCTORS SPECIALISE IN IDENTIFYING THESE FEATURES).
THE CONSEQUENCE MAY BE THAT A PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION IS REQUESTED TO DETERMINE IF THE PATIENT HAS UNDERLYING ISSUES OR PSYCHIATRIC ILLNESS (SUCH AS MUNCHAUSEN'S SYNDROME - WHERE THE PT. FAKES OR INDUCES ILLNESS SO AS TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION).
2006-11-28 08:26:05 · answer #1 · answered by DR ROB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can bluff it as a scan would only indicate bone or tissue damage but these are not necessarily the source of back pain.
However, I can't see any reason why anyone would WANT to bluff it unless it was for dishonest reasons, in which case they deserve to get caught out!
2006-11-28 16:15:49 · answer #2 · answered by scotslad60 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somebody could probably lie about having back pain, but you wouldn't be able to tell for sure by running tests whether or not they are in pain....I broke my back in a car accident and the vertebrae are fully healed now, so on an x-ray everything looks great, but I'll be in pain everyday for the rest of my life....I think you would just have to decide whether or not you can trust that person to be telling the truth.
2006-11-28 16:16:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, back pain can be "put on". Thats why so many people can get on Social Security and such. Some things show up on x-rays, MRIs, Mileograms but still there is things that can be seen. Back pain is probably one of the easiests thing to "put on". Technology is getting better and better tho and one day it won't work. MRIs have just bout reached that point now.
Good luck. Pops
2006-11-28 16:21:01 · answer #4 · answered by Pops 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's the hardest thing to prove or disprove. Even if they get a clear scan or whatever, it doesn't prove the absence of pain or discomfort
2006-11-28 16:17:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
back pain is a very difficult thing to prove or disprove as it doesnt show on xrays or the like .degenerative bone damage or boney injury does.
2006-11-28 16:26:07 · answer #6 · answered by danny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can. While x-rays and obvious discoloration can prove something is wrong. Muscle pain and nerve damage aren't really visible and can be easily faked.
2006-11-28 16:18:12 · answer #7 · answered by iMedic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no a person cant fake a back injury! if you have an xray or mri, it will show nothing if there is nothing wrong. if you legitimately have a back problem it will show it. so for your sake please dont fake it! thats why people who really do have back problems or injuries cant really get the help they need
2006-11-28 20:55:26 · answer #8 · answered by kerrberr95 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i think they can exaggerate it.
but in the long term it will not be a good idea to have such a lie slashing down the middle of your life.
2006-11-28 16:22:50 · answer #9 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. back pain is a 'laymans illness' in other words, its impossible to prove other wise. it could be nerve damage, bone, tendons, muscle, or discs. you have to take a persons word for it really.
2006-11-28 16:20:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋