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I have to see my doctor right away or maybe even go to the hospital.

29 Oct 2013
Jennifer Edwards

If this is your first attack and it is still hurting after a few weeks, it’s probably a good idea to make an appointment with your health practitioner for an assessment. He or she will rule out certain rare causes of back pain and advise you on how best to manage your symptoms so you can recover as quickly as possible. But in most cases, the value of the visit is for reassurance, not to obtain medical treatment.

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