You are called for an ill person. Upon your arrival, the patient is complaining of numbness to the perineum and back pain, and has evidence of urinary incontinence. You suspect:

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The symptoms suggest cauda equina syndrome, which is a rare but serious condition caused by compression of the nerves at the end of the spinal cord. Symptoms include lower back pain, numbness in the perineum and urinary incontinence. Urgent medical evaluation and treatment is necessary to prevent permanent nerve damage.

You Are Called for an Ill Person