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I am have sharp pains in my right leg. starting from my right lower back to my right foot. i worried. could it be a blood clot?

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More likely nerve ro: The commonest cause of pain running from your back down a leg is nerve root pain. Let your pcp examine you but you may also need to see a specialist like an orthopedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon depending on the findings. If the pain is constant or frequent, see your pcp soon.

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Answered 6/26/2013

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