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What could be causing my moderate to severe back pain?

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Several things: Pain that severe needs to be worked up by your doctor in person. He/she will listen to you, perform an examination and possibly order some tests to see what's wrong with you.

Dr Moorehead agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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