🚨 You have selected a red-flag symptom. If you have bladder/bowel loss of control or sudden leg weakness — go to the nearest emergency immediately. Do not wait.
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Does your back pain need a doctor?
Describe your symptoms. Get a clear, honest assessment — and know exactly what to do next.
Emergency — go now
See a doctor soon
Monitor at home
Step 1 of 6
Where is your pain or discomfort?
Select the area that bothers you most. You can describe multiple areas later.
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Neck
Cervical spine, base of skull
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Upper back
Between shoulder blades
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Lower back
Lumbar spine, waist area
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Buttock / Leg
Hip, thigh, calf, foot
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Arm / Hand
Pain or tingling from neck
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Multiple areas
Pain in more than one area
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Step 2 of 6
How long have you had this pain?
Duration helps determine whether this is acute or chronic, and affects what treatment is appropriate.
Started today or yesterday
2–7 days
1–4 weeks
1–3 months
More than 3 months (chronic)
Years, with recent worsening
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Step 3 of 6
How would you describe the pain?
Pick the description that fits best.
Dull ache — constant, deep, heavy
Sharp or stabbing — like a knife
Burning, electric, or shooting — travels down
Stiffness — especially bad in the morning
Cramping or muscle spasm
Pain with numbness or tingling in arm/leg
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Step 4 of 6
How severe is the pain right now?
0 = no pain at all, 10 = worst pain imaginable.
1–2 — very mild, barely noticeable
3–4 — mild, manageable without painkillers
5–6 — moderate, affects daily activity
7–8 — severe, hard to function normally
9–10 — unbearable, I cannot move or sleep
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Step 5 of 6 — Important
Do you have any of these symptoms?
These are "red flag" symptoms. Select all that apply — or "None of these" if none apply.
You can select multiple options.
Loss of bladder or bowel control
🚨 Emergency — go to hospital immediately
Sudden weakness or heaviness in both legs
🚨 Emergency — may indicate spinal cord compression
Numbness in groin or inner thigh (saddle area)
🚨 Emergency — Cauda Equina syndrome sign
Unexplained significant weight loss in recent months
Severe night pain that wakes you from sleep (not just positional)
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⚠️ This tool provides general health information only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified doctor for your specific condition. In case of emergency symptoms (loss of bladder/bowel control, sudden leg weakness), call emergency services or go to the nearest hospital immediately.