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The lower right side of my back is sore and swollen. the pain goes into my upper right thigh. what is this?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Exam: Please seek a medical (spasm examination and evaluation). This sounds like both muscular and neurological (nerve) irritation.

Answered 9/28/2016

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