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What Causes Pain In Lower Back Radiating To Hip And Groin Area?
I have sharp pain starting in my left lower back radiating around my hip to my groin area. This is new and different pain that I have not experienced. I am able to get around fine, but certian movements are very painful and I have to stop. What is this?
Thu, 11 Dec 2014
Sharp pain lower back region with pain moving to hip area suggestive of nerve root compression . This is associated with disc prolapse that compresses nerve.any compression over nerve must be relieved as soon as possible . Or this may permanently damage that nerve.you immediately consult a orthopaedic surgeon . He will advise MRI of your lower back to assess extent of nerve root compression and further management .
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