Back Problems and Injuries
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.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Are you unable to urinate?
Yes Do you have blood in your urine?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Are you having any trouble urinating?
Yes Are you having trouble having a bowel movement?
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.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: October 3, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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