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Back Pain Red Flag Symptoms
Here are red flag symptoms for back pain – i.e. when to see a doctor now.
- Severe Pain: intense pain that doesn’t improve with rest or medication
- Numbness or Tingling: persistent numbness or tingling in the legs or feet
- Weakness: weakness in the legs or feet
- Loss of Bladder or Bowel Control: sudden loss of control over urination or bowel movements. This is a very serious sign, and may been you need an operation very soon. See a doctor today. Go to A&E
- Fever: fever accompanying back pain
- Unexplained Weight Loss: sudden weight loss without changes in diet or lifestyle
- Recent Trauma: back pain after a fall, accident, or sports injury
- Night Pain: back pain that wakes you up at night or is worse when lying down
- Pain that Radiates: pain that radiates to other areas, such as the buttocks, legs or hips.
Note. If you have any of these, you should see a doctor very soon.
They will determine the underlying cause of your back pain and recommend the best course of action.
