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Sir, i've pain in the leftside of my back above buttocks and now i feel numbness from my right hand little finer to right leg. what's the treatment?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

First, diagnose: Regarding back, initial thoughts involve sacro-iliac, or facet problem. The ipsilateral numbness raises concern of a neck problem, and you need some imaging and a doc to see you through all of this. Good luck.

Answered 3/31/2013

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A member asked:

Sir, i've pain in the leftside of my back above buttocks and now i feel numbness from my right hand little finer to right leg. what's the treatment?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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