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Back and leg pain
Having acute leg and back pain when I walk especially climb stairs. Wasn't the case before. Past few months I am having very less food, close to no nutrition as well cause of relocating. Is that the cause ??
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Seems Sciatica/ disc pain exaggerated by stress, get bed rest for 2-3 days, proper nutrition and sleep would aid .take NSAIDS and muscle relaxant, for 1- 2 days. If not relived or pain or worsening of neurology increases then consult orthopedic surgeon
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Could be nerve impingement, especially if you have lost weight,
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Consult a doctor for neurological examination for sciatica
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Does the pain settles down on rest or sitting down?
And if yes does the pain makes you stop walk or you can continue walk with some pain
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Dr. Bhanu Pratap Singh Tomar
Orthopedic surgeon
7 yrs exp
Bhopal
U have Acute back pain associated with Acute leg pain which is exaggerated with climb stairs.
It should be due to spinal disc disease/ disc bulge / nerve compression. Which is aggravated by nutritional deficiency like vitamin B12 deficiency.
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take proper balance nutritional diet
take pain medications for few days
take vit B12 supplement after checking serum B12 level ( MUST )
if pain not subsiding or increasing or starting tingling or numbness or weakness in legs then immediately consultant Spine Surgeon.
x ray and MRI should be required in this scenario
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Dr. Mansoor Ahmad Tali
Orthopedic surgeon
11 yrs exp
Srinagar
If the pain has started at lower back & then involved the leg , it likely seems due to slip disc or sciatica pain which usually is exacerbated by poor nutrition & weight loss. Due to poor intake , your nutrition looks deficient of many vital minerals & vitamins which are essential for neurological & musculoskeletal function.
Next Steps
Do proper rest for 2-3 days
Take analgesics for few days
Do consult an orthopedic surgeon if no relief.
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Maintain good nutritional diet
Maintain good rehydration
Do posture correction & postural training
Do physical therapy
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Dr. Shreepal Munot
Orthopedist
16 yrs exp
Pune
It can be because of sciatica , can be inflammatory. If there is significant weight loss and loss of appetite need to rule out TB as well
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Consult a orthopaedic for proper examination
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
7 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Can be it is related to nutritional deficiency
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Several months of very low food intake can genuinely cause this. Poor nutrition often leads to low protein, iron, calcium or vitamin D, which shows up as tired, aching legs and back, especially with exertion like climbing stairs. Your diet is a likely contributor, but new pain that worsens with activity is still worth checking isn't from something separate on top of it.
Next Steps
Start eating regular balanced meals with enough protein and calcium as soon as you can, and get a basic blood test done, haemoglobin, vitamin D and calcium, to see what's actually low.
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Please see a general physician if the pain doesn't ease once your diet improves, or if you notice swelling, fever or weakness getting worse.
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