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I had a full lower back fusion been doing great but had back pain and noticed a lump on my lower right side near my incision and had spasms...

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Check your fever: It may be an infection. You need to check your temperature and see your surgeon as soon as possible. Short of seeing your surgeon you can see your primary care physician to do a physical exam and a CBC with sedrate.

Answered 10/5/2015

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