 |
| Back pain: When To See Your Doctor |
Many people with back pain never need to see their doctor. But you should feel able to call or visit your GP if you're worried about your back or feel unable to cope with the pain. As a general rule, people with back pain are advised to contact their doctor if the pain is no better after about a week.
You should certainly see your GP as soon as possible if you have any of these symptoms:
- Difficulty passing urine, or if you are passing blood
- Numbness around the back passage or genitals
- Numbness, pins and needles or weakness in the legs or arms
- Pain running down one or both legs
- Unsteadiness when standing
These are associated with uncommon conditions, but ones that need treatment immediately.
+copy.jpg)
Posts
