The patient experiences persistent low back pain exceeding 12 weeks duration without indicators suggesting serious underlying pathology.
Used to document long-standing low back pain not associated with concerning features such as fever, unexplained weight loss, bowel/bladder dysfunction, or neurological deficits.
"Patient has chronic low back pain with no red flag symptoms. Pain is described as dull and aching, aggravated by prolonged standing and relieved by rest."
Describing the nature and duration of back pain, as well as the absence of alarming signs.
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