Red Flag Signs and Symptoms of Back Pain
The red-flag symptoms and signs of back pain that may indicate a medical emergency and warrant immediate medical attention are:
- Sudden loss of sensation in one or both legs, the groin and genital area, and/or the anal region
- Back pain that radiates to the abdomen in front
- Back pain that follows a trauma, such as a fall, sports injury, or car accident
- Difficulty in passing urine or uncontrolled bladder movements
- Inability to walk or stand
- Inability to control bowel movements
- Loss of consciousness
- Sudden, intolerable pain in the lower back and/or legs
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