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How do i know if i have head, neck, and back injuries?

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A history of injury: To these parts of the body, with symptoms of pain, tenderness, being the simplest ones. A visit to your er with an examination, xrays, ct scans would all help to diagnose the problem(s) for you.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 12/29/2013

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