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A member asked:

What's going on? back hurts when i sneeze and cough!

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Herniated Disk: Sneezing and coughing resulting in back pain is a typical finding in someone with a herniated disk. If it does not resolve on its own in a few weeks, i would see your doctor to evaluate the spine further with imaging studies.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/3/2014

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