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Last 6 month been having low back pain and low rectum pain what could this be. x ray and ct of back are good thanks?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

GI issue: A colon or rectal inflammation may be present. Consider an evaluation with a gastroenterologist.

Answered 12/31/2017

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