Dr. David Alboukrek MD

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• What Causes Back Pain?

  Back pain is a painful condition that can stop you from carrying on with your normal duties. It is impossible for a normal person to stay still at all times; every now and then we find ourselves either bending, stretching or twisting. Tests and DiagnosisDuring the first visit to your doctor, a...

• Understanding the Effect of Lupus on the Kidneys

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• Describing Fibromyalgia Pain

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