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What Causes Sharp Pain In Back Followed To Leg?

I hurt myself about 5days ago and I have not been able to walk normally since and its getting worse. I have not went to a doctor or the emergency room yet. I have a bad back anyway and the pain shoots up my back into my legs and it is very sharp pain. I cannot put weight on my right leg at all. Do you have any ideas as to what it could possibly be and should I get to the emergency room right away?
Wed, 12 Nov 2014
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It can be prolapsed intervertebral disc causing sciatic nerve compression(sciatica).
Go see the expert.
He will advice you xray and mri for confirmation of diagnosis.
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What Causes Sharp Pain In Back Followed To Leg?

It can be prolapsed intervertebral disc causing sciatic nerve compression(sciatica). Go see the expert. He will advice you xray and mri for confirmation of diagnosis.