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A member asked:
I'm in small town with a torn muscle. between family medicine and general surgery. which should i choose?
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Either: Either specialty can diagnose and often treatment is rest and time.
Answered 7/8/2012
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Family doc : It's probably best to see your family doctor. They can take a look and make some recommendations. In the mean time you can use Motrin and Tylenol (acetaminophen) for pain. A muscle strain wouldn't be treated surgically.
Answered 10/30/2015
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