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A member asked:

What could cause soreness on both sides of the waist? just tender when i bend left or right, nothing sharp. i have ibs-d is this a gut issue? i've had it for 2 weeks.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Musculoskeletal: Sounds musculoskeletal if triggered by bending. Hip or iliopsoas tendonitis may behave as such and among others. Would recommend a good exam with your doc and keep a log with activities and symptoms that may help in clarifying.

Answered 5/26/2020

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