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My partner has a bad back at the bottom, he cannot get up and down without help. he was up all night with severe pain?

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Dr. Sandeep Sherlekar answered

Back pain: He could have a herniated disc. He needs a MRI . Have him see a pain specialist.

Answered 6/10/2014

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