Back Problems And Injuries: Check Your Symptoms


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When to See a Doctor

You have answered Yes to:

Do you have a urinary or bowel problem after an injury?


See significance of urinary or bowel problems after an injury if you need information to help you answer the questions below.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

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Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.

Yes

Are you unable to urinate?

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Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.

Yes

Are you having any trouble urinating?

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.

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Last updated: August 28, 2007
Author: Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By: William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Editors: Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer

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