Need advice for my mother's joint pain.

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Asked for Female, 44 Years

My mother has been experiencing pain while walking for the past 6-7 years. She also has pain on one side of her lower back, which spreads from the back to the waist. She suffers from joint pain as well. Could this be arthritis or sciatica? Should we consult an orthopedic doctor or a neurologist

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Dr. Tushar Agrawal

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Hello.The joint pains can be due to arthritis.The radiating back pain can be part of radiculopathy(sciatica) or lumbar spondylosis.

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I think you should consult an Orthopaedic Surgeon.

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Use hot water bag for backpain relief.

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