Try: Back pain is common in older persons and care recipients cr the causes of back pain can vary; some are caused by the cr’s actions or lifestlye other back pain causes include accidents muscle strains and sports injuries although the causes may be different most often they share the same symptoms symptoms of back pain that may require the cr to see a doctor can include she feesl numbness tingling or weakness in her arms or legs this may signal damage to the spinal cord the pain in her back extends downward along the back of the leg the cr may be suffering from sciatica the pain increases when she coughs or bends forward at the waist this can be the sign of a herniated disc the pain is accompanied by fever burning during urination or strong-smelling urine this could indicate an infection the cr has bladder issues other cr issues that could point to a serious problem include a history of cancer unexpected weight loss you have been on steroids or medication that weakens your immune system a history of trauma sharp pain a history of iv drug use information references webmd com

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