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I have a dull pain in my lower left side (near the back). it seems to hurt a little more when i bend to the right.what could it be?

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Dr. William Shaffer answered

Could be arthritic : Could be arthritic changes or degenerative disc disease. When you bend to the right, the nerve roots get irritated.

Answered 7/1/2013

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A member asked:

I have a dull pain in my lower left side (near the back). it seems to hurt a little more when i bend to the right.what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Shaffer answered

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