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What could be the cause of severe pain in the right lower back / hip area when walking, sitting coughing moving a certain way ?

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Dr. Idan Sharon answered

Specializes in Neurology

Low back pain: Radicular back pain, which is typically sharp and radiates from the lumbar spine to a leg. Coughing, sneezing, or voluntary contraction of abdominal muscles (lifting heavy objects or straining at stool) may elicit the radiating pain.

Answered 9/17/2013

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Disc: Most likely herniated disc with nerve root irritation. Possible spur/stenosis.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Andre Panagos answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Hip or spine: It could be hip arthritis or a pinched nerve in the lower back.

Answered 1/5/2015

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