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After hemicolectomy, i feel a sharp pain from my lower back then travels down to my left leg. what could be wrong?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Not related: Probable herniated disc not related to colon resection per se. See ortho spine specialist

Dr Reyna agreed

Answered 4/28/2015

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A member asked:

After hemicolectomy, i feel a sharp pain from my lower back then travels down to my left leg. what could be wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Dr Reyna agreed

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