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Calculated Shard: 40 (from laksa043)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa040.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/services/aurora-spine-services/lower-back-pain/back-pain-emergency\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/services/aurora-spine-services/lower-back-pain/back-pain-emergency\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/services\/aurora-spine-services\/lower-back-pain\/back-pain-emergency","crawl_time":1775405169,"first_indexed_time":1705567673,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,aurorahealthcare!www,\/services\/aurora-spine-services\/lower-back-pain\/back-pain-emergency s443","src_root_hash":"3867039381058219040","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"When Is Back Pain an Emergency | Aurora Health Care","meta_descriptions":["Back pain is rarely an emergency, but it's important to know the red-flag symptoms of back pain. Aurora Health Care specialists are ready to care for you."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Although low back pain can be serious, it doesn’t typically require emergency care. But there are times when back pain is an emergency. It’s important to understand the signs of an emergency so you can seek prompt treatment.\nWhether your low back pain is an emergency or not, it can be uncomfortable and disruptive. See the specialists at Aurora Health Care for full-spectrum diagnosis and treatment for low back pain. We help you find relief so you can get back to the life you love.\nWhat is a red flag for back pain?\nIf\nlow back pain\nis a medical emergency, your symptoms are usually intense and start suddenly. You typically also have one or more red-flag symptoms along with the pain, such as:\nDifficulty walking or standing\nLoss of bladder or bowel control\nLoss of consciousness\nPain that radiates from the lower back around to your abdomen\nSudden numbness in one or both legs or in your pelvic area\nIf you experience any of these symptoms, seek emergency care or call 911 right away.\nThese symptoms can indicate a problem with your blood vessels, spine or nerves that could cause lasting damage without immediate treatment.\nWhat emergency conditions cause low back pain?\nSome conditions can cause nerve damage or impair your back or leg function and require timely care, including:\nAbdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA):\nAn AAA is a weak spot in the wall of your abdominal aorta, your body’s main artery that runs from your heart down through your abdomen. Abdominal aortic aneurysms may cause stabbing, continuous pain in your abdomen and low back. You may also experience a rapid heartbeat, cold sweats or shallow breathing.\nCauda equina syndrome:\nThe nerve roots in your lower spine (cauda equina) get compressed, restricting movement and sensation. Cauda equina syndrome usually also causes problems with bowel movements or bladder control and numbness in your groin, buttocks, inner thighs or genitals.\nVertebral osteomyelitis:\nAn infection develops in your vertebrae. Vertebral osteomyelitis is rare and usually occurs when an infection spreads to your spine from another part of your body. You may also have a fever, swelling, redness around your lower back or unexplained weight loss.\nIs your back and neck pain cause for concern?\nBack and neck pain can interrupt even the simplest things in life and can point to a serious problem. Our back and neck pain quiz evaluates your spine function, pain symptoms and risk factors and gives you an idea of what to do next based on your results.\nWho is more likely to experience a back pain emergency?\nBack pain emergencies can happen to anyone. But some factors can affect your risk, including:\nAge:\nPeople younger than 18 and older than 50 are at the highest risk.\nHealth history:\nImmunocompromised people have a higher risk.\nUnderlying conditions:\nDiagnoses like osteoporosis or\nosteoarthritis\ncan increase your risk.\nHow can you tell if back pain is muscular or something else?\nLower back pain is often simply a strained muscle or pulled ligament. If your back pain is muscular, you may notice\nsymptoms\nsuch as bursts of pain with muscle contractions (muscle spasms), a dull ache or pain that worsens when you move.\nBut low back pain may also be neurological, meaning it arises because of a problem with your nerves. These neurological problems may cause lower back pain along with:\nBladder or bowel problems\nFever or chills\nNumbness, tingling or weakness in your legs\nPain that radiates to your legs\nUnexplained weight loss\nHow long can low back pain last?\nLower back pain can last anywhere from a few days to several months. There are two types of low back pain:\nAcute low back\npain lasts several hours or days.\nChronic low back pain\nlasts three months or longer.\nIn general, you should seek immediate medical care if you experience lower back pain that:\nComes on suddenly and severely\nDevelops after a traumatic injury, such as a car accident\nIs accompanied by other red-flag symptoms\nLasts for longer than 12 weeks\nGet care\nWe help you live well. And we’re here for you in person and online.","attrs_markdown":"- [833-528-7672](tel:8335287672)\n- [Español](https:\/\/es.aurorahealthcare.org\/services\/aurora-spine-services\/lower-back-pain\/back-pain-emergency)\n- [Find a Doctor](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/doctors)\n- [Find a Location](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/locations)\n- [Pay a Bill](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/patients-visitors\/billing-payment)\n- [Sign in to LiveWell](https:\/\/livewell.aah.org\/chart\/Authentication\/Login)\n\n[![aurora health care logo](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/-\/media\/Project\/Health-System-Enterprise\/AuroraHealthCareOrg\/aurorahealthcare\/images\/logos\/logo.png?h=25&iar=0&w=275&rev=1dc34d28547247e99be1777ad6245769&hash=A9FCF5BF452A0B9391E6D5755CACA00F)](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/)\n\n- [Appointments](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/schedule-appointment)\n- [Patients & Visitors](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/patients-visitors)\n- [Services & Specialties](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/services)\n- Search\n\n- SEARCH\n- Menu\n\n1. [Home](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/)\n2. [Services & specialties](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/services)\n3. [Aurora spine services](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/services\/aurora-spine-services)\n4. [Lower back pain](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/services\/aurora-spine-services\/lower-back-pain)\n5. Back pain emergency\n\n[Lower back pain](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/services\/aurora-spine-services\/lower-back-pain)\n\n[Back pain emergency](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/services\/aurora-spine-services\/lower-back-pain\/back-pain-emergency \"Back pain emergency\")\n\nPage navigation\n\n# When is back pain an emergency?\n[Request an appointment](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/services\/aurora-spine-services\/request-appointment)\n\nAlthough low back pain can be serious, it doesn’t typically require emergency care. But there are times when back pain is an emergency. It’s important to understand the signs of an emergency so you can seek prompt treatment.\n\nWhether your low back pain is an emergency or not, it can be uncomfortable and disruptive. See the specialists at Aurora Health Care for full-spectrum diagnosis and treatment for low back pain. We help you find relief so you can get back to the life you love.\n\n## What is a red flag for back pain?\nIf [low back pain](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/services\/aurora-spine-services\/lower-back-pain) is a medical emergency, your symptoms are usually intense and start suddenly. You typically also have one or more red-flag symptoms along with the pain, such as:\n\n- Difficulty walking or standing\n- Loss of bladder or bowel control\n- Loss of consciousness\n- Pain that radiates from the lower back around to your abdomen\n- Sudden numbness in one or both legs or in your pelvic area\n\n**If you experience any of these symptoms, seek emergency care or call 911 right away.** These symptoms can indicate a problem with your blood vessels, spine or nerves that could cause lasting damage without immediate treatment.\n\n## What emergency conditions cause low back pain?\nSome conditions can cause nerve damage or impair your back or leg function and require timely care, including:\n\n- **Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA):** An AAA is a weak spot in the wall of your abdominal aorta, your body’s main artery that runs from your heart down through your abdomen. Abdominal aortic aneurysms may cause stabbing, continuous pain in your abdomen and low back. You may also experience a rapid heartbeat, cold sweats or shallow breathing.\n- **Cauda equina syndrome:** The nerve roots in your lower spine (cauda equina) get compressed, restricting movement and sensation. Cauda equina syndrome usually also causes problems with bowel movements or bladder control and numbness in your groin, buttocks, inner thighs or genitals.\n- **Vertebral osteomyelitis:** An infection develops in your vertebrae. Vertebral osteomyelitis is rare and usually occurs when an infection spreads to your spine from another part of your body. You may also have a fever, swelling, redness around your lower back or unexplained weight loss.\n\n## Is your back and neck pain cause for concern?\nBack and neck pain can interrupt even the simplest things in life and can point to a serious problem. Our back and neck pain quiz evaluates your spine function, pain symptoms and risk factors and gives you an idea of what to do next based on your results.\n\n[Take back & neck pain quiz](https:\/\/profilers.evaliahealth.com\/v3\/e70f8283-c60a-4bf1-83e9-404dcfce43c9?s=Wiweb \"Opens in a New Tab or Window\")\n\n## Who is more likely to experience a back pain emergency?\nBack pain emergencies can happen to anyone. But some factors can affect your risk, including:\n\n- **Age:** People younger than 18 and older than 50 are at the highest risk.\n- **Health history:** Immunocompromised people have a higher risk.\n- **Underlying conditions:** Diagnoses like osteoporosis or [osteoarthritis](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/services\/orthopedics\/conditions\/osteoarthritis) can increase your risk.\n## How can you tell if back pain is muscular or something else?\nLower back pain is often simply a strained muscle or pulled ligament. If your back pain is muscular, you may notice [symptoms](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/services\/aurora-spine-services\/lower-back-pain\/symptoms) such as bursts of pain with muscle contractions (muscle spasms), a dull ache or pain that worsens when you move.\n\nBut low back pain may also be neurological, meaning it arises because of a problem with your nerves. These neurological problems may cause lower back pain along with:\n\n- Bladder or bowel problems\n- Fever or chills\n- Numbness, tingling or weakness in your legs\n- Pain that radiates to your legs\n- Unexplained weight loss\n## How long can low back pain last?\nLower back pain can last anywhere from a few days to several months. There are two types of low back pain:\n\n- **Acute low back** pain lasts several hours or days.\n- **Chronic low back pain** lasts three months or longer.\n\nIn general, you should seek immediate medical care if you experience lower back pain that:\n\n- Comes on suddenly and severely\n- Develops after a traumatic injury, such as a car accident\n- Is accompanied by other red-flag symptoms\n- Lasts for longer than 12 weeks\n\n## Get care\nWe help you live well. 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Virginia St. P.O. Box 341880, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204\n\n[Privacy policy](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/privacy-policy) \\| [Notice of privacy practices](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/privacy-policy\/notice-of-privacy-practices) \\| [Notice of nondiscrimination WI](https:\/\/www.advocatehealth.org\/policies-notices\/notice-of-nondiscrimination-wisconsin \"Opens in a New Tab or Window\") \\| [Notice of nondiscrimination IL](https:\/\/www.advocatehealth.org\/policies-notices\/notice-of-nondiscrimination-illinois \"Opens in a New Tab or Window\") \\| [Terms of use](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/terms-of-use) \\| [SMS terms and conditions](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/mobile-texting-terms-and-conditions)","attrs_readable_markdown":"Although low back pain can be serious, it doesn’t typically require emergency care. But there are times when back pain is an emergency. It’s important to understand the signs of an emergency so you can seek prompt treatment.\n\nWhether your low back pain is an emergency or not, it can be uncomfortable and disruptive. See the specialists at Aurora Health Care for full-spectrum diagnosis and treatment for low back pain. We help you find relief so you can get back to the life you love.\n\n## What is a red flag for back pain?\nIf [low back pain](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/services\/aurora-spine-services\/lower-back-pain) is a medical emergency, your symptoms are usually intense and start suddenly. You typically also have one or more red-flag symptoms along with the pain, such as:\n\n- Difficulty walking or standing\n- Loss of bladder or bowel control\n- Loss of consciousness\n- Pain that radiates from the lower back around to your abdomen\n- Sudden numbness in one or both legs or in your pelvic area\n\n**If you experience any of these symptoms, seek emergency care or call 911 right away.** These symptoms can indicate a problem with your blood vessels, spine or nerves that could cause lasting damage without immediate treatment.\n\n## What emergency conditions cause low back pain?\nSome conditions can cause nerve damage or impair your back or leg function and require timely care, including:\n\n- **Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA):** An AAA is a weak spot in the wall of your abdominal aorta, your body’s main artery that runs from your heart down through your abdomen. Abdominal aortic aneurysms may cause stabbing, continuous pain in your abdomen and low back. You may also experience a rapid heartbeat, cold sweats or shallow breathing.\n- **Cauda equina syndrome:** The nerve roots in your lower spine (cauda equina) get compressed, restricting movement and sensation. Cauda equina syndrome usually also causes problems with bowel movements or bladder control and numbness in your groin, buttocks, inner thighs or genitals.\n- **Vertebral osteomyelitis:** An infection develops in your vertebrae. Vertebral osteomyelitis is rare and usually occurs when an infection spreads to your spine from another part of your body. You may also have a fever, swelling, redness around your lower back or unexplained weight loss.\n\n## Is your back and neck pain cause for concern?\nBack and neck pain can interrupt even the simplest things in life and can point to a serious problem. Our back and neck pain quiz evaluates your spine function, pain symptoms and risk factors and gives you an idea of what to do next based on your results.\n\n## Who is more likely to experience a back pain emergency?\nBack pain emergencies can happen to anyone. But some factors can affect your risk, including:\n\n- **Age:** People younger than 18 and older than 50 are at the highest risk.\n- **Health history:** Immunocompromised people have a higher risk.\n- **Underlying conditions:** Diagnoses like osteoporosis or [osteoarthritis](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/services\/orthopedics\/conditions\/osteoarthritis) can increase your risk.\n## How can you tell if back pain is muscular or something else?\nLower back pain is often simply a strained muscle or pulled ligament. If your back pain is muscular, you may notice [symptoms](https:\/\/www.aurorahealthcare.org\/services\/aurora-spine-services\/lower-back-pain\/symptoms) such as bursts of pain with muscle contractions (muscle spasms), a dull ache or pain that worsens when you move.\n\nBut low back pain may also be neurological, meaning it arises because of a problem with your nerves. These neurological problems may cause lower back pain along with:\n\n- Bladder or bowel problems\n- Fever or chills\n- Numbness, tingling or weakness in your legs\n- Pain that radiates to your legs\n- Unexplained weight loss\n## How long can low back pain last?\nLower back pain can last anywhere from a few days to several months. There are two types of low back pain:\n\n- **Acute low back** pain lasts several hours or days.\n- **Chronic low back pain** lasts three months or longer.\n\nIn general, you should seek immediate medical care if you experience lower back pain that:\n\n- Comes on suddenly and severely\n- Develops after a traumatic injury, such as a car accident\n- Is accompanied by other red-flag symptoms\n- Lasts for longer than 12 weeks\n\n## Get care\nWe help you live well. And we’re here for you in person and online.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Although low back pain can be serious, it doesn’t typically require emergency care. But there are times when back pain is an emergency. It’s important to understand the signs of an emergency so you can seek prompt treatment. Whether your low back pain is an emergency or not, it can be uncomfortable and disruptive. See the specialists at Aurora Health Care for full-spectrum diagnosis and treatment for low back pain. We help you find relief so you can get back to the life you love. What is a red flag for back pain? If low back pain is a medical emergency, your symptoms are usually intense and start suddenly. You typically also have one or more red-flag symptoms along with the pain, such as: Difficulty walking or standing Loss of bladder or bowel control Loss of consciousness Pain that radiates from the lower back around to your abdomen Sudden numbness in one or both legs or in your pelvic area If you experience any of these symptoms, seek emergency care or call 911 right away. These symptoms can indicate a problem with your blood vessels, spine or nerves that could cause lasting damage without immediate treatment. What emergency conditions cause low back pain? Some conditions can cause nerve damage or impair your back or leg function and require timely care, including: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA): An AAA is a weak spot in the wall of your abdominal aorta, your body’s main artery that runs from your heart down through your abdomen. Abdominal aortic aneurysms may cause stabbing, continuous pain in your abdomen and low back. You may also experience a rapid heartbeat, cold sweats or shallow breathing. Cauda equina syndrome: The nerve roots in your lower spine (cauda equina) get compressed, restricting movement and sensation. Cauda equina syndrome usually also causes problems with bowel movements or bladder control and numbness in your groin, buttocks, inner thighs or genitals. Vertebral osteomyelitis: An infection develops in your vertebrae. Vertebral osteomyelitis is rare and usually occurs when an infection spreads to your spine from another part of your body. You may also have a fever, swelling, redness around your lower back or unexplained weight loss. Is your back and neck pain cause for concern? Back and neck pain can interrupt even the simplest things in life and can point to a serious problem. Our back and neck pain quiz evaluates your spine function, pain symptoms and risk factors and gives you an idea of what to do next based on your results. Who is more likely to experience a back pain emergency? Back pain emergencies can happen to anyone. But some factors can affect your risk, including: Age: People younger than 18 and older than 50 are at the highest risk. Health history: Immunocompromised people have a higher risk. Underlying conditions: Diagnoses like osteoporosis or osteoarthritis can increase your risk. How can you tell if back pain is muscular or something else? Lower back pain is often simply a strained muscle or pulled ligament. If your back pain is muscular, you may notice symptoms such as bursts of pain with muscle contractions (muscle spasms), a dull ache or pain that worsens when you move. But low back pain may also be neurological, meaning it arises because of a problem with your nerves. These neurological problems may cause lower back pain along with: Bladder or bowel problems Fever or chills Numbness, tingling or weakness in your legs Pain that radiates to your legs Unexplained weight loss How long can low back pain last? Lower back pain can last anywhere from a few days to several months. There are two types of low back pain: Acute low back pain lasts several hours or days. Chronic low back pain lasts three months or longer. In general, you should seek immediate medical care if you experience lower back pain that: Comes on suddenly and severely Develops after a traumatic injury, such as a car accident Is accompanied by other red-flag symptoms Lasts for longer than 12 weeks Get care We help you live well. And we’re here for you in person and online.
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Whether your low back pain is an emergency or not, it can be uncomfortable and disruptive. See the specialists at Aurora Health Care for full-spectrum diagnosis and treatment for low back pain. We help you find relief so you can get back to the life you love. ## What is a red flag for back pain? If [low back pain](https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/services/aurora-spine-services/lower-back-pain) is a medical emergency, your symptoms are usually intense and start suddenly. You typically also have one or more red-flag symptoms along with the pain, such as: - Difficulty walking or standing - Loss of bladder or bowel control - Loss of consciousness - Pain that radiates from the lower back around to your abdomen - Sudden numbness in one or both legs or in your pelvic area If you experience any of these symptoms, seek emergency care or call 911 right away. These symptoms can indicate a problem with your blood vessels, spine or nerves that could cause lasting damage without immediate treatment. ## What emergency conditions cause low back pain? Some conditions can cause nerve damage or impair your back or leg function and require timely care, including: - Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA): An AAA is a weak spot in the wall of your abdominal aorta, your body’s main artery that runs from your heart down through your abdomen. Abdominal aortic aneurysms may cause stabbing, continuous pain in your abdomen and low back. You may also experience a rapid heartbeat, cold sweats or shallow breathing. - Cauda equina syndrome: The nerve roots in your lower spine (cauda equina) get compressed, restricting movement and sensation. Cauda equina syndrome usually also causes problems with bowel movements or bladder control and numbness in your groin, buttocks, inner thighs or genitals. - Vertebral osteomyelitis: An infection develops in your vertebrae. Vertebral osteomyelitis is rare and usually occurs when an infection spreads to your spine from another part of your body. You may also have a fever, swelling, redness around your lower back or unexplained weight loss. ## Is your back and neck pain cause for concern? Back and neck pain can interrupt even the simplest things in life and can point to a serious problem. Our back and neck pain quiz evaluates your spine function, pain symptoms and risk factors and gives you an idea of what to do next based on your results. [Take back & neck pain quiz](https://profilers.evaliahealth.com/v3/e70f8283-c60a-4bf1-83e9-404dcfce43c9?s=Wiweb "Opens in a New Tab or Window") ## Who is more likely to experience a back pain emergency? Back pain emergencies can happen to anyone. But some factors can affect your risk, including: - Age: People younger than 18 and older than 50 are at the highest risk. - Health history: Immunocompromised people have a higher risk. - Underlying conditions: Diagnoses like osteoporosis or [osteoarthritis](https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/services/orthopedics/conditions/osteoarthritis) can increase your risk. ## How can you tell if back pain is muscular or something else? Lower back pain is often simply a strained muscle or pulled ligament. If your back pain is muscular, you may notice [symptoms](https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/services/aurora-spine-services/lower-back-pain/symptoms) such as bursts of pain with muscle contractions (muscle spasms), a dull ache or pain that worsens when you move. But low back pain may also be neurological, meaning it arises because of a problem with your nerves. These neurological problems may cause lower back pain along with: - Bladder or bowel problems - Fever or chills - Numbness, tingling or weakness in your legs - Pain that radiates to your legs - Unexplained weight loss ## How long can low back pain last? Lower back pain can last anywhere from a few days to several months. There are two types of low back pain: - Acute low back pain lasts several hours or days. - Chronic low back pain lasts three months or longer. In general, you should seek immediate medical care if you experience lower back pain that: - Comes on suddenly and severely - Develops after a traumatic injury, such as a car accident - Is accompanied by other red-flag symptoms - Lasts for longer than 12 weeks ## Get care We help you live well. And we’re here for you in person and online. 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Readable Markdown	Although low back pain can be serious, it doesn’t typically require emergency care. But there are times when back pain is an emergency. It’s important to understand the signs of an emergency so you can seek prompt treatment. Whether your low back pain is an emergency or not, it can be uncomfortable and disruptive. See the specialists at Aurora Health Care for full-spectrum diagnosis and treatment for low back pain. We help you find relief so you can get back to the life you love. ## What is a red flag for back pain? If [low back pain](https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/services/aurora-spine-services/lower-back-pain) is a medical emergency, your symptoms are usually intense and start suddenly. You typically also have one or more red-flag symptoms along with the pain, such as: - Difficulty walking or standing - Loss of bladder or bowel control - Loss of consciousness - Pain that radiates from the lower back around to your abdomen - Sudden numbness in one or both legs or in your pelvic area If you experience any of these symptoms, seek emergency care or call 911 right away. These symptoms can indicate a problem with your blood vessels, spine or nerves that could cause lasting damage without immediate treatment. ## What emergency conditions cause low back pain? Some conditions can cause nerve damage or impair your back or leg function and require timely care, including: - Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA): An AAA is a weak spot in the wall of your abdominal aorta, your body’s main artery that runs from your heart down through your abdomen. Abdominal aortic aneurysms may cause stabbing, continuous pain in your abdomen and low back. You may also experience a rapid heartbeat, cold sweats or shallow breathing. - Cauda equina syndrome: The nerve roots in your lower spine (cauda equina) get compressed, restricting movement and sensation. Cauda equina syndrome usually also causes problems with bowel movements or bladder control and numbness in your groin, buttocks, inner thighs or genitals. - Vertebral osteomyelitis: An infection develops in your vertebrae. Vertebral osteomyelitis is rare and usually occurs when an infection spreads to your spine from another part of your body. You may also have a fever, swelling, redness around your lower back or unexplained weight loss. ## Is your back and neck pain cause for concern? Back and neck pain can interrupt even the simplest things in life and can point to a serious problem. Our back and neck pain quiz evaluates your spine function, pain symptoms and risk factors and gives you an idea of what to do next based on your results. ## Who is more likely to experience a back pain emergency? Back pain emergencies can happen to anyone. But some factors can affect your risk, including: - Age: People younger than 18 and older than 50 are at the highest risk. - Health history: Immunocompromised people have a higher risk. - Underlying conditions: Diagnoses like osteoporosis or [osteoarthritis](https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/services/orthopedics/conditions/osteoarthritis) can increase your risk. ## How can you tell if back pain is muscular or something else? Lower back pain is often simply a strained muscle or pulled ligament. If your back pain is muscular, you may notice [symptoms](https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/services/aurora-spine-services/lower-back-pain/symptoms) such as bursts of pain with muscle contractions (muscle spasms), a dull ache or pain that worsens when you move. But low back pain may also be neurological, meaning it arises because of a problem with your nerves. These neurological problems may cause lower back pain along with: - Bladder or bowel problems - Fever or chills - Numbness, tingling or weakness in your legs - Pain that radiates to your legs - Unexplained weight loss ## How long can low back pain last? Lower back pain can last anywhere from a few days to several months. There are two types of low back pain: - Acute low back pain lasts several hours or days. - Chronic low back pain lasts three months or longer. In general, you should seek immediate medical care if you experience lower back pain that: - Comes on suddenly and severely - Develops after a traumatic injury, such as a car accident - Is accompanied by other red-flag symptoms - Lasts for longer than 12 weeks ## Get care We help you live well. And we’re here for you in person and online.
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