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I have leg pain that starts from the left buttock and radiates down to my ankle. As we speak my upper buttock is swollen and feels like a lump and that is where the pain emanates from. The pain is more excruciating at night and moderate during the day. I have been managing the pain with ibuprofen Please advise what could be wrong with me and what i

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Hi you might be having sciatica, please consult spinal surgeon to see whether you need MRI scan ...  Read More

Observed pain in left testicle radiates to leg mainly while sitting, and not constant pain it comes and goes what is the cause

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Consult to urologist online ...  Read More

Hi had a small accident 2 years back , since then I am having pain in my thigh I consulted many doctors they told me I had sciatica pain ,but I feel pain in my groin region I.e in between my left thigh corner part I cannot even run or walk for long time. I also had Botox for my l5s1 pain even though I feel pain alot. Can anyone help me in this issu

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Hello. In this case to my opinion, you must undergo an MRI of that region. Then only things will be clear. ...  Read More

I am 28 years old. I have got back pain radiating to both my legs. Can you please suggest me the treatment for this with the duration.

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take proper treatment in ayurveda ...  Read More

Hi, From past 10 days ,I have leg pain radiating from buttocks to feet,numbness also there. Please help us to resolve this issue.

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Hi you need an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

Leg pain radiating from buttocks to feet . Numbness also there.from past 10 days is there. Please help me to recover

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Could be disc bulge causing compression of nerve root. MRI lumbosacral spine will confirm diagnosis. Meanwhile NSAID with muscle relaxant combination will reduce symptoms. ...  Read More

Hi, From past 10 days I am having leg pain ,it's radiating from buttocks to feet.Numbness also there. Please help us to solve this.

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Needs immediate consult and treatment ...  Read More

I have pain in right hip which causing radiating pain in right leg...while sitting driving even while I lay down. I called my known doctor he said to use felxabenz gel...is this will be okay to use or not.

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Nerve compression due to bad posture Physiotherapy treatment and stretching exercise and avoid heavy weight and towards bending posture corrections must ...  Read More

My mom had a pain buttock to along leg pain in her right leg. She seems like in her buttock she had a cyst but this is internal problem so no one can saw it.. She can't sit properly not even sitting on bed.. Please give me some advice what should I do..

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Your mother may have sciatica. However, a proper evaluation is needed. ...  Read More

I am getting pain in down side of right leg buttock some times. It is with me for a days if I do bike kicking, sit for a longer time. Why this?

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It can be either hip or spine related problem.. need to evaluate clinically and radiologically.. visit an orthopaedician ...  Read More

I got neck pain , does wearing sharp edges of the chain cause neck pain and sitting on an orthopedic mattress causes neck pain ,and using a mobile phone for a long time causes neck pain ?, i have no radiating pain in my hands and no numbness and sometimes my neck muscles are tight but movements are fine , when i down my head I get neck pain , when

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From your description, your symptoms are most consistent with mechanical neck pain (muscle strain/postural neck pain) rather than a serious cervical nerve problem. The absence of pain radiating to the ...  Read More

Suffering from buttock pain specially right. And thighs as well. Taking defcort 6mg Pregaba nt Myoril 8mg Doing exercise as well but no improvement. I am a delivery boy working in grocery delivery. I drive a bike and lift heavy groceries. Pain since 2months.

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Dont do exercise during pain. Need to add anti inflammatory medication also. If symptoms persist get xray of back done. May need mri later if no relief ...  Read More

My mother's MRI (Feb) shows: Mild L5–S1 retrolisthesis, Modic changes, L3–4 left foraminal disc protrusion, and L4–5/L5–S1 disc prolapse with caudal migration causing severe foraminal stenosis. She has pain mainly in the buttock radiating to the leg. She is currently taking Nervite Plus, Gabapin-NT, and Vitamin D3 60,000 IU.

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L/S belt Avoid bending squatting, sitting cross legged Lifting heavy weight Physiotherapy Back strengthening exercises ...  Read More

I have been going through this pain which radiates from my left ear and goes through the base of the foot. It's happening in the one side only. I have started taking VITAMIN 3, IRON supplements. But still have the pain . I do stretching on everyday basis. ,

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Consult Neurologist ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I am currently 5 months postpartum and had a C-section delivery. For the past 15 days, I have been experiencing lower back pain. To get some relief, I started doing a few core-strengthening exercises such as bridge pose and cat-cow stretches. However, for the past 5 days, I have been having significant pain in my left leg, starting fro

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It seems to be radicular pain Coz of some nerve root compression ...  Read More

When in sleep from 3:00 A.M. onwards I get shooting pain in the left buttock so much that I cannot walk resting my foot.This pain subsides slowly after I take hot water to drink and I take Dolo tablets after breakfast. This is happening every day since last one week. The pain subsides slowly after I take Dolo tablets and sometimes combiflam tablet.

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Is the only up to the buttocks or does the pain radiates till the knee? Is there associated back pain? Any tingling or numbness in the left leg? You can get an MRI LS spine to rule out spine disease ...  Read More

I have lower right side back pain which i think travels to upper right back side.when upper side is paining there is no pain in lower side. Pain alternates the place but pain is constant.something right thigh also pains.what can be the reason for this problem.please help me out.pain is only on right side.My periods r so far regular, stool is also n

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Proper history taking and examination to be done It can be either muscle pain or spine related Might need MRI Better to consult a pain physician! ...  Read More

For 4 years, I have been having buttock pain, pain at the back side of the thigh, foot pain, so I am not able to stand for more than 5 -10 minutes, not able to sit for more than 3 - 4 hours. Recently experiencing pain at the front side of the thigh also? What can be the reason?

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Reason *might* be Inter vertebral disc bulge/ prolapse - commonly referred to as Sciatica. There are other possible diagnosis too, that are needed to be ruled out by detailed history. ...  Read More

I have a radiating pain from neck to bicep some are suggesting to gi for surgery and some are suggesting for physio what should I do

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You have a large disc prolapse in your cervical spine with evidence of significant pressure on your spinal cord. You need urgent assessment with a spinal Neurosurgeon and there should be a serious pla ...  Read More

I have a radiating pain from neck to bicep is this disc compression?? Some are suggesting to go for surgery or some are suggesting for physiotherapy

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Hello Seeing this scan, looks like u might need surgery ...  Read More

I used to do running and suddenly one day 1 day I started getting pain in my left buttock(only while walking/running). Later on the pain started to come down the leg accompanied by tingling, numbness. After a couple of months it started occurring in my right side as well. I tried physiotherapy treatment in 2025 at 4-5 places and also ruled out any

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On the assumption that your MRI spine has been seen by a spinal Neurosurgeon and has been cleared as not showing any nerve root compression, the description sounds very much like Piriformis syndrome. ...  Read More

I have pain in left rib and radiates to left leg and also feels weak and lighheadness when i stand or walk. Doctor said its anxiety and all vitals are normal

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Detailed information is required along with proper investigations...you can directly consult me on nine nine three four eight three one six zero six ...  Read More

Standing for long hours getting lower back, right buttock and left whole back leg pain from ham strings to ankle, including back of the knee pain. Gp tested for DVT but got negative. Feeling heavy for only left leg and getting only left leg pain. If i fold legs and sit getting left knee pain sometimes. If i lift something getting right buttock pai

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Could be Sciatica due to disc problem ...  Read More

I have been having right breast pain since about one month, it is now continuing to get worst and the pain is radiating to my arm, making it numb. I have already got my breast examined from a gynac and an ultrasound both were clear. Pls advice what to do now as I am very worried.

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Evaluate history of diabetes or any other health issue Rule out any history of infection or trauma ...  Read More

Hi I have pain radiating from neck to left arm and then to my left rib.. its there from 4 years and sometimes it doesn't pain but have discomfort and sometimes it hurts a lot near rib.. One if the neurologist said its cervical rediculopathy.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

I got a blood clot in the buttock region due to injection at the time of c section delivery and still i am having severe pain from hips to toes in my left leg even after 3 months. What is the reason and remedy for this issue?

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The reason after three months is not the blood clot or the injection it is deficiency Make sure you are taking calcium supplements regularly during lactation Get your vitamin D and vitamin b12 level ...  Read More

From yesterday, I was feeling some discomfortness in right lower back and buttock. Today I am a mild pain in upper right thighs and even in right buttock and right lower back. The pain is bearable but very uncomfortable. Only facing the pain in right thigh only. Do i have any major spine issues?. This is the first time i have ever felt.

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Your symptoms do gravitate towards a lower spine issue. I suggest an XRay followed by physiotherapy. Warm compress to the lower back may also help. ...  Read More

Pain in left leg too much and brusing at some area in leg pain radiating from hip joints till knee , unable to walk properly , could not sleep .

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Better to get check up by orthopedic doctor physically ...  Read More

Age 24, female. I've been experiencing hip pain on the right pelvis and hip joint. This pain worsens when I sit or try to move while sleeping but feels fine when I'm standing. Sometimes the pain radiates from hip to back of my leg near the ankle. I had a lumbar back strain 3 months back. It was diagnosed but the doctor didn't check for any MRI. I

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The pain resembles sciatica. It might be a disc bulge which can be addressed only after you take an MRI. If the pain is not settling for long better go for an MRI LS spine. ...  Read More

Having severe neck pain with radting pain to right upper limb. Last week suddenly felt numbness in hand. Took xray and mri.Attached the reports kindly advice what is the issue and how to move forward.

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Mild disc bulge is seen according to your MRI. But there is no significant nerve root compression. Loss of normal lumbar lordosis is seen. So can be treated conservatively. ...  Read More

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