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I have been having a sharp pain in lower back when i defacate and only then. this just started recently (3-5 days) and i am concerned. suggestions?

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Not sure: While not certain on your diagnosis, this symptom frequently means there is inflammation of your sacrum, coccyx(tailbone, or prostate.

Answered 12/16/2016

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