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Hi..my mom is having pain in legs..in one leg it's severe pain is starting from lower back..so whom should I see???..and also another problem is frequent uncontrollable urination...really wanna know which specialists I should consult??
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I'm sorry, but this looks like a cord syndrome. Should seek help from neurologist on urgent basis.
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Needs further evaluation, be prepared for an MRI and few blood investigations.
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If patient is on any drug/medications or indigenous remedies, kindly provide that history to your neurologist in complete detail.
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Since when is this? Any history of trauma or fall recently? If like that she should see an orthopaedic surgeon soon and get an x-ray or CT scan done to see if any nerve injury is causing the bladder incontinence.
Suggest you to visit hospital for complete evaluation
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Lower back pain radiating to the legs sounds like ? sciatica which can be treated by an orthopedic surgeon.
Uncontrollable urination could be between diabetes or to a simple urinary tract infection (UTI) or even an uro/gynecological problem.
May I suggest you to consult a general physician who may treat both the conditions assuming the commonest ones which may need some basic tests and depending on the test results he/she will rightly choose the treatment or refer if needed
Next Steps
Please let us know the duration and other symptoms. See a nearby doctor incase of fever, decreased blood pressure etc.
Health Tips
Avoid bending activities/lifting heavy weights.
Always use a chair with back support/ when seated foot should be rested on the floors.
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