Question 4: Case History and Red Flag Syptoms
You take a comprehensive history from Jane:
Jane reports the pain came on suddenly this morning
She says the pain is sharp and shooting in nature and spreads down the back of both legs into the foot
The pain is slightly worse when sitting or standing
She mentions she took some paracetamol and ibuprofen, but this hasn't provided any relief
She goes onto mention that her legs feel weaker than usual and she's had some difficulty passing urine
Correct Answers:
- Saddle anaesthesia
- Neurological deficit
- Bladder dysfunction
