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What could cause a 16 yr old to have severe back pain?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Many possibities: There may be many causes for this. This adolescent should be seen by a spine specialist.
Answered 4/21/2019
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Multiple sources: Severe back pain in a teenager can be from a number of different sources, some of which don't involve the spine directly (think kidney). A detailed history and physical by a health care provider is the best way to answer this question.
Answered 3/26/2013
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See below: I agree with the initial answer. I would agree that an examination is needed. Was there an injury before the pain started? Is there spasm (tightness) to the muscles?
Answered 10/4/2016
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