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Bottom of my back is swollen a little and my back is soo painfull but i haven't fallen or injured it what could be the cause?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Lo back pain/swellin: Could be a pilonidal cyst which is a tract at the top of the buttock crease, that can get infected . Would need treatment and antibiotics Seek medical attention today. rarely could be autoimmune arthritis but should have other areas of joint pain as well

Dr David and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/17/2015

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