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What Causes Lower Back Pain Radiating To Leg?

Hi Ive been experiencing severe lower back pain for a couple weeks now. Followed by an constant aching pain which is travelling down my right leg. This has been for 3weeks now and i ve just started getting abdominal pain. Mostly on the lower right part of my abdomen. Do any of the signs relate.. I literally started really randomly 3saturdays ago. I have a desk job at work and walk home everyday. I havent have any injuries or put any pressure to cause this. Please help.
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Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of back pain radiating to the leg, the most probable diagnosis is herniated disc. To confirm the diagnosis is necessary study imaging of your lower vertebral column ( MR scan). Abdominal pain may be related to disc problem depending on the level damaged, or may be a different problem that needs further investigation. I suggest you to consult a physician and get an ultrasound of abdomen. You can consult your local Doctor to discus a plan of treatment, leaving the problem unsolved may worsen your condition. 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.
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What Causes Lower Back Pain Radiating To Leg?

Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of back pain radiating to the leg, the most probable diagnosis is herniated disc. To confirm the diagnosis is necessary study imaging of your lower vertebral column ( MR scan). Abdominal pain may be related to disc problem depending on the level damaged, or may be a different problem that needs further investigation. I suggest you to consult a physician and get an ultrasound of abdomen. You can consult your local Doctor to discus a plan of treatment, leaving the problem unsolved may worsen your condition. 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.