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I Have Pain In My Lower Right Back Near Hip

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Posted on Mon, 3 Aug 2020
Question: I have pain in my lower right back near hip radiates to right leg. Worse with sitting or laying down. Meaning I can’t get back up. If I move it’s better.
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Answered by Dr. Aaron Branch (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Sciatica

Detailed Answer:
Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using 'Ask a Doctor'. The symptoms you describe, with back pain radiating down the leg, suggests a nerve compression from you lower spine, which is often caused by a herniated disc, but can have other causes as well. Especially since you have worse pain with laying down, and difficulty getting back up, there may be a more worrisome cause. If there is any weakness in the leg, there may be damage to the nerve as well. For these reasons, I would recommend you see a doctor for this, to get a full examination, and make sure there are no serious causes for this. If the doctor is able to confirm this is most likely a herniated disc or some other benign nerve compression, they can treat you with pain medications and possibly physical therapy, and in most cases the pain improves over weeks to months.

I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any other questions about that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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I Have Pain In My Lower Right Back Near Hip

Brief Answer: Sciatica Detailed Answer: Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using 'Ask a Doctor'. The symptoms you describe, with back pain radiating down the leg, suggests a nerve compression from you lower spine, which is often caused by a herniated disc, but can have other causes as well. Especially since you have worse pain with laying down, and difficulty getting back up, there may be a more worrisome cause. If there is any weakness in the leg, there may be damage to the nerve as well. For these reasons, I would recommend you see a doctor for this, to get a full examination, and make sure there are no serious causes for this. If the doctor is able to confirm this is most likely a herniated disc or some other benign nerve compression, they can treat you with pain medications and possibly physical therapy, and in most cases the pain improves over weeks to months. I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any other questions about that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.