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I have pain in lower left side of back and in left hip. what could this be?

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Dr. Mark Sacher answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Lumbar disc: Could herniated or bulging lumbar disc, degenerative disc disease, possible osteoarthritis of lumbar spine.

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Answered 5/15/2014

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