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I have a pain in my lower back for 3 weeks, no injuries, it comes and goes with little constant stiffness. what could be the problem?

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See a doctor: Back pain is an incredibly frequent complaint which requires detailed exam to try to diagnose. It may be inflammatory, musculoskeletal, spinal or referred pain from other sites, among other possibilities. See your pcp and hope your are better soon.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/16/2018

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