Epistemis

Back pain with fever

Specialty: General.

  • back pain and fever

Why it occurs

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  • Pyelonephritis
  • Endocarditis with embolism

Initial workup

Blood cultures, reagents and MRI of the spine if there is pain with fever or neurological deficit.

red flags

Back pain with fever and neurological deficit or retention → epidural abscess (neurosurgical emergency).

Standard management

  • Antibiotic after cultures — according to focus; do not delay if there is neurological deficit

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousEpisodic diurnal diaphoresis
Area
General
Listed causes
3
Treatment options
1
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