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When Should I Go to the ER for Back Pain?
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When Should I Go to the ER for Back Pain?

Written by Michael Dreis, MD | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MDPublished on March 3, 2022 Key takeaways: Back pain can often feel severe and debilitating, but the cause usually isn’t a serious or permanent condition. The main causes of back pain are sprains, strains, and muscle spasms.  More serious causes of back pain include...

When Should I Go to the ER for a Headache?
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When Should I Go to the ER for a Headache?

Written by Cherilyn Cecchini, MD | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Published on February 15, 2022 Key takeaways: Headaches can be scary, especially if you have never had a bad one before. But most headaches aren’t life-threatening or related to anything wrong with your brain.  On rare occasions, a headache can be a symptom...