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What Does Pain In The Lower Back Indicate?

Started some exercise 2 weeks ago at gym and hurt my back. Not any better following Prednisone (5) day, last taken was last night and today the pain is very bad in lower back which started when I did some sit ups at the gym followed by some aerobic exercise for an hr in the pool. I have noticed red blood on my toilet tissue and wonder if this pain and possible herniation could be causing this to happen. I explained to the triage nurse that the lower back pain is accompanied by sciatic nerve pain from the top of my outside left leg which goes down the to the ankle and then across my left foot. Could this be causing the red blood which I notice from time to time?

Mon, 30 Apr 2018

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General & Family Physician, Dr. Nishad BN's Response

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Blood on toilet tissue can be most likely due to Hemorrhoids.

Sits baths taking more plain warm water for drinking and stool softeners will be helpful. Also get a digital examination by your GP.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nishad BN

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What Does Pain In The Lower Back Indicate?

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