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Can Old Appendix Scar Tissue Cause A Lower Back Pain?

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Posted on Wed, 19 Nov 2014
Question: Can old appendix scar tissue cause a lower back pain? I have suffered form the back pain for over 3monts and had chiaro and ostio treatments. My Ostiopath said there is a possiblitu it maybe my old appendix scar tissue causing it- do you think it is possible. My op was 30 years ago when I was 7years old. My pack pain is very bad and seems I have trapped nerve.any thanks.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You need correct diagnosis of your condition.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. In my opinion, old scar has nothing to do with your back pain. I suggest you to consult your primary care Doctor and to discus the possibility of a correct diagnosis of your problem with a valuable clinical examination and imaging study of your lumbar column (MRI). There are two main possibilities of your schiatica:
1. Herniated disc disease
2. Degenerative column disease.
Treatment modalities should be clear once correct diagnosis is made.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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Can Old Appendix Scar Tissue Cause A Lower Back Pain?

Brief Answer: You need correct diagnosis of your condition. Detailed Answer: Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. In my opinion, old scar has nothing to do with your back pain. I suggest you to consult your primary care Doctor and to discus the possibility of a correct diagnosis of your problem with a valuable clinical examination and imaging study of your lumbar column (MRI). There are two main possibilities of your schiatica: 1. Herniated disc disease 2. Degenerative column disease. Treatment modalities should be clear once correct diagnosis is made. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.