iHuman Week 9 Case Study - Betty Burns – 53yrs old Female CC: Severe Atraumatic Lower Back Pain

Betty Burns I human case study Severe

Atraumatic Lower Back Pain

Betty Burns I human case study

iHuman Week 9 Case Study - Betty Burns – 53yís old Female CC: Severe Atraumatic Lower BackPain

How can I help you today?

I’m having terrible back pain. I must have thrown my back out.

Doyouhave nightsweats?

Actually, yes. It’s like stating menopause all over again.

What does thathave todo with anything though? Have you gained of lostweight unintentionally,despite normal appetite and exercise?

Yes, actually. I’ve lost about 20 pounds in the last 6 months without really trying

Do you have any pain in your abdomen?

No, it’s more of a matter of fullness of heaviness on the upper right side of my abdomen. I wouldn’tcall itpain.

Have you been having fevers?

No fevers of chills.

Do you have any numbness and/or tingling anywhere?

My right leg feels a little numb and tingling on the outside of my thigh.

Do you have any other symptoms of concerns we should discuss?

Right now, you mean? All I can think about is my back.