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ModerateRheumatologyLumbar radiculopathy (sciatica)uk-plab-1

A 50 year old man presents with chronic low back pain radiating down the left leg to the foot, worsened by coughing and sneezing. Straight leg raise is positive on the left. There are no red flag features such as weight loss, sphincter disturbance or fever. According to NICE guidance, what is the most likely diagnosis?

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