imÂ·meÂ·diÂ·aÂ·cy. n. pl. imÂ·meÂ·diÂ·aÂ·cies. 1. The condition or quality of being immediate. 2. Lack of an intervening or mediating agency; directness: the immediacy of live television coverage. 3. Something immediate, as in importance.
Back pain is accompanied by weight loss, fever, chills or urinary symptoms. You develop sudden weakness, numbness or tingling in a leg. You develop numbness in the groin or rectum or difficulty controlling bladder or bowel function. You have had cancer previously and you develop persistent back pain.
Symptoms & Complications. Back pain symptoms can range in intensity from mild to severe. Learn the signs to watch for. Upper, Middle, and Low Back Pain Symptoms Get the facts on the aches and pains that signal back problems. Sciatica Symptoms Sciatica can cause pain in the lower back and the legs. Learn more. Low Back Strain One of the main causes of back pain, whether acute or chronic, is low back strain. Nighttime Back Pain Nighttime back pain is a special type of lower back pain that could indicate a serious problem with your spine. Should You See a Doctor?