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I am having sharp pains in by back on the right hand side right above the pelvic bone area . the pain progresses down my legs into my ankle.

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Source of pain: The back pain that radiates down the legs can be related to nerve compression by a disc problem or spinal stenosis. Usually magnetic resonance imaging is of benefit in defining etiology of pain. Once known medical therapy or surgical therapy can be considered as means to relieve pain. Physical examagnmination by doctor also helps to localize problem.

Answered 12/9/2013

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