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A member asked:

I had a transvaginal ultrasound & was told my left fallopian tube looks swollen. following the exam, i have sudden low back pain. is this related?

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Possibly: Follow up with your doctor ASAP. If pain gets worse then got to ER.

Answered 10/26/2015

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