Numbness in legs

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Numbness in legs

Asked for Female, 45 Years

My mother have numbness in his legs when she stand for more time ...and most of the time she have back and knee pain

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Dr. Amandeep Gujral

Spine Surgeon 16 yrs exp Mumbai

This is typically seen in slip this where a nerve is compressed in the spine and the pain travels down the leg (sciatic pain)

Next Steps

Should consider getting a MRI Lumbar spine to see for severity of compression

Health Tips

Bed rest, heating pads, painkillers. Try to avoid muscle relaxants. Hope this was helpful. Get well soon.

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Dr. Ajinkya Bhaskar Desale Orthopedist 12 yrs exp Nashik Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ajinkya Bhaskar Desale

Orthopedist 12 yrs exp Nashik

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This might be due to compression at spine..