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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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Get a repeat mri of lumbosacral spine done ...  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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LBA WITH LEFT SIDED RADICULOPATHY U NEED TO CONSULT WITH ME DIRECTLY THROUGH PRACTO DR SANDEEP SARAF AGARWAL ...  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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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you  in detail. -Control  Hypertension, Diabetes or  metabolic ...  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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For an accurate diagnosis, a detailed assessment with clinical examination and proper history followed by appropriate investigations is needed. For the treatment or medicines, Visit nearest orthopedic ...  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

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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It needs to be investigated. ...  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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Follow the treatment get Physio of pain persists ...  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

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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Check hba1c Share details of surgery ( discharge summery) Share mri ...  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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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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Don't worry... Pregnancy chances are zero.. Constipation?? Poor hydration?? ...  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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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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L5 / S1 Right paracentral disc extrusion can be treated with out surgery or not? Iam getting back pain on my right leg.

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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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You need to see in details just X-ray is not fine ...  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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This is fully treatable with the help of Panchakarma Therapies are Ayurvedic treatment. we can help you treat that but first we need to evaluate your concern in detail. Share your previous reports a ...  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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Needs physical evaluation for sure. Needs to check for local examination. Checking for distal pulses and etc. Go and consult your primary doctor ...  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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All post operative issues must be discussed with the surgeon first. ...  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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Post operative period, pain occurrence is common. If pain is present even while taking pain killers, if toes/finger discoloration noted, if swelling present and increases, then these are red flag sign ...  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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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if th ...  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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Pain started two months back in right leg. Later on the right leg started lifting while walking and he started facing sever pain. We consulted neurosurgeon, he told to do MRI. What type of treatment and surgery is required? Please find the MRI REPORT attached.

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  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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Pain in lower back. Needle and pin sensation sometimes on feet Pain travels through hips and behind of legs .

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I am a 53 years old woman. Please look at the MRI of my lower back and tell me if you see anything that is not normal． For several months, I have been feeling strong internal vibrations (sometimes like tingling electric shocks) in my left leg (starting from my toes to my thigh), which is worse at night, so it is disrupting my sleep. My leg

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Send the photo of mri report you will be complete cured Consult me search browse goggle -practo Dr Rajinder Sharma 42 years Senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replacement surgeon (chandigarh Govt r ...  Read More

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