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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.
posted on Sat, 12 Oct 2013
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Hello.
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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What Is The Reason For Severe Back Pain Which Goes Down To Buttock And Leg?

Hello. 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