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What Is The Reason For Severe Back Pain Which Goes Down To Buttock And Leg?
I have very bad lower back pain that goes down to my buttock and down my leg. Sometimes the pain is so bad if I sit for too long I can hardly walk when I get up. I do have arthritis in my hips but this seems different and has been doing on for the last year.
Fri, 10 Jan 2014
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The severe back pain radiating to the buttock and leg is likely to be due to a mild nerve root compression due to degenerative changes in the spine. An MRI scan will help in confirmation.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The severe back pain radiating to the buttock and leg is likely to be due to a mild nerve root compression due to degenerative changes in the spine. An MRI scan will help in confirmation.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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