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Pain in left lateral leg
My left leg gets numb and painful whenever I come back from work . It is mostly in upper lateral side of left leg below the abdomen . And when i lay down I can't even move my leg as the pain is severe . Can you please suggest me what should i do to cure ? I've even taken vitamin -D3 capsules.
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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 there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part.( back and lower limbs).
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my YouTube channel Dr. N. C. Gupta and watch 'Me & My Yoga' and 'Yoga Simplified'.
https://youtube.com/channel/ucpeqc6b1ywzwin048jsu6rw
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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Madam..good evening...don't worry...we can discuss in detail..plz call me
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Hi. If your able to walk and go to office . Seems all fine .
Best is get you self examined by near by orthopaedic doctor to rule out certain problms
Physiotherapy can help you in long run..
Hip and knee excercise + some heat modalities will help u
Continue physiotherapy excersies for at least 3 month 3-4 times per day.
Physio excersies will be prescribed by your orthopaedic doctor after examining you. What will be best for you.
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Hello
It seems to be like disc problem.
Consult orthopaedic surgeon or neurosurgeon
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Best rest
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No lifting heavy weight and forward bending
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Dr. Amitabh Gupta
Neurosurgeon
26 yrs exp
Delhi
Needs evaluation but since you work avoid any jerks or bending.
Don’t lift weights from ground.
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