A 41-year-old member asked:
I'm in small town with a torn muscle. between family medicine and general surgery. which should i choose?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Terry Simpsonanswered
General Surgery 36 years experience
Either: Either specialty can diagnose and often treatment is rest and time.
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Peter Thananswered
Surgery 11 years experience
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.
2.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Oct 30, 2015
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