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Knowing When To Call A Doctor

If the pain started after falling, if a patient has bladder or bowel problems or if the pain is getting worse It's time to see a doctor. Dr. Ronald Tolchin, Medical Director of the Baptist Health Center for Spine Care, explains those conditions are the key indicators of when patients should see a physician. After a few weeks if the pain is not getting better, the specialist advises seeing a doctor too.

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