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A 21-year-old member asked:
I dont know what to do my back hurts a lot?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Rifat Naghmianswered
Internal Medicine 47 years experience
Back: In a 21 year old muscle strain comes to my mind first. Other possibility is disc prolapse. Use Ibuprofen and heat pads and see your doctor.
2.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 43-year-old member asked:
What can I do if my back hurts and i don't know what to do. Help?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Craig Mortonanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 19 years experience
Give it time: Low back pain usually improves within 1-2 weeks, but it depends on the circumstances. If your pain has persisted for greater than 1-2 weeks despite conservative management i would see your physician. You would also want to see your physician sooner if you have any fever, chills, night sweats, or bowel/bladder changes.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Feb 25, 2018
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