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Week 3 - Red Flag Symptoms and Signs Flashcards

1
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What are red flag symptoms?

A

symptoms or signs which indicate a serious underlying pathology such as tumour, infection or spondylolisthesis

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name 4 red flag symptoms

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back pain in <20 yrs
back pain in over 60 yrs
nature of pain - severe, constant, worse at night
systemic upset

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why is back pain in <20s a red flag?

A

children more susceptible to infections

adolescents more susceptible to spondylolisthesis as well as benign and malignant tumours

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why is new back pain in over 60s a red flag?

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can represent arthritis change or a crush fracture

at higher risk of neoplasia, mainly metastases and multiple myeloma

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how should red flag symptoms be investigated?

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thorough history and examination
bloods (CRP, FBC, U&amp;Es)
Spine X ray
CXR
Bone scan
MRI
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