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I have developed a pain in my right buttocks that now is continuing down my leg. what should i do?

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Dr. Kevin Carr answered

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See your provider...: Be seen for physical exam. Depending on circumstances, this could represent claudication (poor blood flow), degeneration of lower back with compression of sciatic nerve ("sciatica"), or simple muscle strain. Careful history-gathering and exam maneuvers, as well as possible imaging studies, can help tease this out.

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Answered 4/11/2017

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A member asked:

I have developed a pain in my right buttocks that now is continuing down my leg. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kevin Carr answered

Dr Naghmi and another doctor agreed

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