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My father got operated for his Lumbar Canal Stenosis one year back. But his pain has returned back severely. He can't stand more than 2 minutes. His left hip pains intolerably. Please Doctor, can you tell what could be the reason for this pain even after having the surgery done? What can be done now? He is taking Maxgalin er 75. But pain is intoler

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult ...  Read More

Having pain left side in leg from hip to foot. Becomes severe at night. especially below knee. It's unbearable pain. Is it sciatica?

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It seems to be sciatica ...  Read More

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I have chronic disc bulge, and swelling in lower lumbar region of both side and pain, knee pain also so i can able to walk and steps. I have heavy pain in both legs and lumbar region and sweling also, what should i do

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Spinal flexion exercise Tablet Nucoxia Powergesic gel Vitamin supplement ...  Read More

I have done lumbar spine surgery(tlif) a year ago and i have not able to get rid of pain.I have done all exercises.I cant walk more than 10 min. And the pain also radiate into my legs as like before surgery & i am also not able to bend more than 10°. So kindly suggest me to get rid of pain.Belw is my post op.MRI report

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Mri is already very old in view of new pain repeat consulation is required to examine you and look for signs . You will require to undergo x rays and if required repeat Mri and blood. Investigations. ...  Read More

Sir, I am a student my age is 16 years and I have suddenly pain in my Right leg I have a TIBIA surgery nail surgery 8 month ago the pain is sudden in my leg and feel like vomiting and dizziness so please suggest me your answer

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Pls get an X-ray of your Operated leg first ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with lumbar radiculopathy after severe pain in lower back and upper left thigh until knee. I went through 5 days of bed rest and physiotherapy exercise. After I stopped physiotherapy and started physical exercises it the pain came back again to maximum. What I should do?

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You should take physiotherapy continuously for 15 days to 1month. ...  Read More

My mother is 56 years old , 5 feet and her weight is 85 kg . She has sugar, thyroid and BP issue. She had spine surgery (L4,L5,S1) on 2nd May 2025 . Even after 12 days of surgery , she has pain in her right leg - thigh and mainly on shin bone when she sits or start walking. She also had little numbness in her right leg and feels heavy. She can m

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It's radicular Pain. Which occurs in Prolapsed intervertebral disc. It's hard to say it's due to surgery. U have to specify what surgery she underwent ...  Read More

Lumbar pain since last 10 days continuous,no relief from pain , I take some medicine from our local area doctors but no relief in pain , what can I do now

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Pain going to legs n thighs? Pain increases in which activities ...  Read More

Pain occure in lumbar area due to increased lumbar lordosis wt can i do to decrease it Plz suggest me

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Take physio therapy for pain relief and strengthening strengthening exercises. ...  Read More

Lumbar spondilytis and disc bulging with annular tear and having pain around lumbar could not able to bend forward

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Hello This is a form of injury to disc where in there is just a simple tear in disc It’s not a frank SLIPPED DISC NO nerve injury Rest for 2-3 days Medicines as advised by your doc ...  Read More

My father had an open heart surgery and valve replacement surgery three years back.Everthing is normal but the last one month he is facing hardness in right leg earlier it was in left leg but it's much better now but now in his right leg stone like hardness is there we have done a uric acid test which is 5.1 right now and there is pain in leg also,

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Need some more details kindly consult ...  Read More

Hello Doctor My mother is 56 years old her weight is 85KG and she has Thyriod, sugar, BP issue . On 2nd May 2025 she had spine surgery for L4, L5 and S1. Even after 12 days of surgery she is still having numbness in her right leg after surgery and having pain in whole right leg whenever she tries to sit or walk for few minutes. She feels like l

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Usually it correlates with she having sugar- Diabetic Neuropathy. Thats why her symptoms are persisting even after surgery ...  Read More

Following L4 and L5 stabilization and decompression surgery, my mother began experiencing pain in her left leg. Before the surgery, she only had pain in her right leg, and the left leg was completely fine. Now, the right leg has improved, but the left leg has started hurting. Could you please explain the possible reason for this?

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This could be due to post surgical edema or later development of adhesions. How old is the surgery and has she been given any nerve pain medications? ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, Here with attaching my most recent MRI image Saggital view of Spine. Please advise if any serious problem with that. As per this image they marked L4L5 and L5S1 diameter ad 0.97 cm, but in the report they mentioned 1.27 and 1.11 cm respectively. Is it possible they incorrectly measured a diameter in the image ? Also does it cause any

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Share report. Diameter at disc and vertebrae both are different ...  Read More

I have lumbar spinal stenosis of disc bulges and protrusion from L1-L5 . Doctor advised to take rest alone . I had claudification in the beginning . My calves are experiencing cramps if I walk and weakness in my right leg. The pinky feet was numb in the beginning but eventually it is reduced. Pain in my my back also reduced . Maybe of rest . The on

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Surgery will provide better result ...  Read More

I recently had my micro lumbar discectomy surgery, a week ago. I was in general anesthesia, after surgery I said I could still felt pain and numbness which my doctor said would take atleast 5 weeks as my nerve compression was very bad that it elevated to my muscle weakness. After surgery I was able to walk in just 3hours. After 4days I had serious

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It is always advisable to consult and discuss your doubts with Primary surgeon who operated in this scenario. Needs clinical examination sos imaging if the symptoms are too bothering and clinical exam ...  Read More

Doctor , I am feeling some hard mass on right lumbar region with tenderness and it also pain during coughing , sneezing or movement . I am also a sexually active person and I had last intercourse on 28 dec. 2023 . But after that I get my periods on 13 th Feb and 20 March . Does it possible even after that , I am having any kind of ectopic pregnancy

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- [ ] According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - - [ ] Please take consultation for better evaluation ...  Read More

Hi,My son is 7 year old, who has undergone lumbar puncture test 3 days ago, post the test, he is having lot of pain at back and unable to sleep properly, we are using ibugesic for pain relief for now. Can someone please tell me how long the pain would be there and what can be done at home to reduce the pain?

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No pillows More of fluids ...  Read More

Hi, My son who is 7 year old was recently effected with virus and doctors have done Lumbar puncture test as a part of it. It's already been 3 days and we are giving him ibugesic syrup for pain. Can anyone please tell me how long this pain will be there?

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About a week ...  Read More

IS ANY THING WRONG IN THIS LUMBAR XRAY attached please open.if any problem you seen how to cure this and this is curable or not

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Curable... no major isssue ...  Read More

I have been suffering from right leg and lower back pain since years and recently got diagnosed with early lumbar spondylosis. My Dr said it's due to compressed nerve. Kindly tell me the quickest treatment as my work is suffering due to the same.

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Please share your reports with me so that I can analyze the problem and give you proper solution ...  Read More

My friend recently got surgery to his leg due to small accident. Doct. Said that he looses some tissues. He was in medication for last 15 days.Seems his foot is partially numb. please let us know if this is a serious problem.thanks

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He needs physical consultation to explain ...  Read More

Hi , One of my friend got surgery to his leg due to small accident and doctors were said that he looses some tissues. It's been 15 days now and his feet started swelling. Is it a serious problem to consider. please suggest. thanks

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According you your friend sign and symptom you want to know about swelling . ...  Read More

I had tendon repair surgery in my right foot 20 days ago suddenly today I am feeling pain in my leg. Is it something to worry

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Take medicine for pain.. if pain persist even after medicine, then need to worry.. otherwise ok ...  Read More

From last 4 month i am feeling Pain & Numbness, tingling sensation in my right Leg, Calf, lower back,Hip. There is no strength in right leg as compared to left leg. I have done MRI today. It shows Lumbar Spondylosis with level disc protrusion at L4/L5 and L5/S1. Please tell me which doctor i should consult for these treatment. I am in the pain

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You should consult a spine surgeon for your problem. As per the MRI film, there appears a disc protrusion at L4-L5 level. ...  Read More

She is suffering from Lumbar Spondilitis L5-S1 with Radiclutis . She feels that her legs don't have any energy ( weakness) . Pain starts from hip to legs . Numbness in legs . Had physiotherapy for 1 month. Exercises were thermal warming, Electric frequency ,and Lumbar Traction machines. Currently she is having numbness , weakness in legs and nerve

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Dear, Looks like you are suffering from a pathology related to spine most likely PIVD L5-S1 Kindly upload your MRI report and Films to confirm the diagnosis. ...  Read More

I am feeling severe lower back pain and both buttock pain , i did x ray of its showing strengthening of lumbar spine , pls give me advice

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Consult a neurologist for more details on your symptoms. You may need mri s/i joint ...  Read More

Hi docter I have sever banck pain and full back bone pain,samte time lower back and middle sholder pain, 2 years back my utres removed same issue ca cervix stage1 . surgery is done,now I am follow up care every 3 months all the ok.evry 3 momths my ultrasound done scan all are norml.overis not removed.what is the reason of every day back pain.pls do

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Connect with an orthopedic surgeon Could be deficiency of vit b 12 vit d n calcium U can get them checked Get an mri spine done ...  Read More

After 5 days of continuous hot or cold fermentation and strapping to treat lumbar sprain Or (bone swelling) because of lifting heavy weight wrongly , I'm feeling weakness in my legs..is it serious ? Should I visit doctor ?

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Obviously you should visit a orthopaedic surgeon or a senior sports physiotherapist near by ...  Read More

I have back pain since 3-4 months. only bending forward hurts. Sometimes feels burning sensation in feets । Taking physiotherapy but no relief. Heres my mri report

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Take a consultation to understand your situation well ...  Read More

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