Low Back Pain

Select a chief complaint from the following list and provide a list of differential diagnoses and an initial workup for the patient, including laboratory tests, imaging studies, and medications.

Left lower quadrant pain

Dizziness

Altered mental status

Dysuria

Chest pain

Numbness in an ipsilateral extremities

Blurring vision that is sudden

Cold, blue toes

Thirstiness

Tachycardia/Palpitations

Heavy, off-scheduled vaginal bleeding

Genitourinary puss

Fever

Shortness of breath

Diarrhea

Low back pain

Radiating paresthesia inthe back of the legs

Infectious process requiring antibiotic treatment

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Low back pain refers to painful conditions which the lower section of the spine. It is caused by a muscle or ligament strain, particularly after lifting heavy items, incurring injury during sporting activity, or poor posture…

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