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Spinal cancer

2021-05-04 08:42:14
I've been having backpain and intermittent flank pain with loss of appetite and weakness which is not improving, i had xray which showed nothing, i wanted to know if xray can detect spinal cancer? Ps: i had ultrasound too, which showed nothing
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If you're getting these investigations done without any guidance from a doctor, I suggest you meet an orthopaedic surgeon first. They will order necessary tests based on your complaints and physical examination findings.

Answered2021-05-04 09:15:18

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If pain persists MRI needs to be done

Answered2021-05-04 08:50:56

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It's better to do MRI spine.

Answered2021-05-04 08:55:53

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