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One side of my lower back seems to be bulging out when i stand upright. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Back: This would most commonly be a lumbar muscle spasm. Although that would typically be associated with some degree of pain. Unusual place for a hernia. If this is painless and persistent, I would suggest you have it evaluated.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/24/2019

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