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Is it sciatica ?

2017-04-25 16:24:18
Sir/mam. My age is 23. I think. I am suffering from sciatica Because I am feeling pain in upper back right hip and right leg (top to bottom). Is it sciatica?? And which type of Doctor should I consult? Orthopedic/physician/neuro/etc.
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Can be sciatica.. Consult an orthopaedician or a physiotherapist. Physiotherapy will be very helpful and actually curative without any side effect.
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Go to a physiotherapist.. Ultrasonic therapy +IFT +Heating therapy +traction (may require) +some strengthening exercises will +stretching exercises will be helpful for sure.
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At home.. Rest +hot water fomentation +pain killer gel +no long sitting /standing /travelling /walking /driving +no cold exposure +no manual exertions +no weight lifting +avoid cold exposure +no stair climbing +no forward bending.

Answered2017-04-28 15:41:58

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Near sciatica pain. Posture correction must. Physiotherapy treatment best option and stretching exercises

Answered2017-04-25 17:16:35

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