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What Causes Pain In Mid Lower Back?

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Posted on Fri, 20 Feb 2015
Question: I have pain in my middlle to lower back that feels like a kidney issue and pain that shoots down my left outside thigh area. I had this same pain in back area a few months ago when I had a uti. They did a blood panel test showing nothing. Now Im having the same back pain and the pain shooting down outside of leg is new.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
pain in your thigh and leg suggest lumbar disc compression.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of nerve root in spine there can be pain in your thigh and leg.

I will advise you to do MRI spine
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic[pregabalin] medication can be started consulting your doctor.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.

Ultrasonography pelvis and abdomen will rule out other kidney problems.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi

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What Causes Pain In Mid Lower Back?

Brief Answer: pain in your thigh and leg suggest lumbar disc compression. Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of nerve root in spine there can be pain in your thigh and leg. I will advise you to do MRI spine For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic[pregabalin] medication can be started consulting your doctor. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. Ultrasonography pelvis and abdomen will rule out other kidney problems. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.