A member asked:

I had a hip pain and back pain down to my thighs. my lower back pain been on and off is it's serious ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Note the symptoms: It sounds like your symptoms are progressing, so seeing your primary care physician for initial evaluation is a good idea. Based on your history and exam findings, you may be referred to a neurologist. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/backpain.html , http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000442.htm

Answered 9/7/2014

3.7k views

Thank
Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

See physician: Should see physician, orthopod, neurosurgeon, internist etc. to determine etiology of pain. Could be related to spinal narrowing, disc herniation, nerve root irritation etc. Usually diagnosis of etiology made with imaging such as MR to determine what therapy is necessary.

Answered 9/29/2016

3.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question