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I am 70 years old and am experiencing severe groin pain. is it at all possible that my spine is responsible? i've had spine surgery in the past.

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Dr. Pedro Cabrera answered

Too little info.: Could be a hernia, kidney stone, arthritis pain, referred pain from another are. Your description is too vague

Answered 8/3/2014

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A member asked:

I am 70 years old and am experiencing severe groin pain. is it at all possible that my spine is responsible? i've had spine surgery in the past.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pedro Cabrera answered

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