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Diagnosed with sciatica in 2011 and today threw myself into a complete tizzy. my right buttock now has a large indent w/ severe pain. what is this?
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See details: You will not find the answer on the internet. See an orthopedist who can take a detailed history and actually examine the area.
Answered 10/10/2014
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Seek help: Gross, obvious abnormalities of the buttocks causing severe pain suggest some soft of significant anatomic compromise. This type of issue will be best suited with a formal in-person evaluation to better understand what the "indentation" represents. Good luck.
Answered 5/31/2016
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