Do I actually need surgery?

Seven questions, under two minutes. This is not a diagnosis. It tells you what most patients with a similar pattern of pain are offered first, and flags anything in your answers that needs urgent attention.

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1. Where is the pain?
2. How long has it lasted?
3. Do any of these apply to you? (tick all that do)
4. Does the pain travel down an arm or a leg?
5. What have you tried so far? (tick all)
6. Have you had any scans?
7. Has surgery been recommended to you?

This self-check gives general information and is not a medical diagnosis. It does not replace examination by a doctor.