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A 56-year-old male asked:
I cannot stand up or walk?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Severe back pain: If your back pain is so severe that you can no longer stand or walk than you need prompt medical attention.
45 viewsReviewed Sep 13, 2020
Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered
Internal Medicine 28 years experience
Medical attention: Immediate medical attention is needed in order to address and prevent further decline. Time matters in case neurological damage involved.
45 viewsAnswered Sep 12, 2020
Last updated Mar 24, 2022
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