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Pain in left leg
Aged 50 female in perimenopause..from one week experiencing lower back pain and pain in left leg running from thigh to calf and second finger of left leg throbbing..the pain continues throughout the day and more on sitting like a dull ache
Yday first time pain persisted when sleeping also ..when I fold my leg onwards pain is less.
It's more on left side of thigh.
The lower back feels inflamed..heat pad helps but the pain returns.any thoughts or what I can do to ease...
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Get done MRI LS spine
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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.
--. Keep no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the back & lower limbs.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel Dr NC Gupta.) & see me and my yoga; & yoga simplified.
--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)
DMC 3624
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What you are describing is Sciatica which needs thorough spinal and neurological examination by an orthopedic Surgeon. So kindly visit one. You will need an Xray and MRI of the LS spine. These reports will tell you if its surgical or can be managed with medicines or injections.
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Need clinical evaluation looks like ? pivd or ? stenosis ,
Get xray LS spine ap and lateral
Mri LS spine with whole spine screening
Right now take some analgesics and pregabalin
For prescription contact me .
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Please get an MRI LS SPINE done and please consult a spine specialist
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Kindly contact our clinic for better assistance and treatment
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Symptoms are suggestive of Sciatica.
This may occur due to compression of nerve roots.
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Detailed History and Clinical examination is required to reach a definitive diagnosis.
May require X-Ray Lumbosacral Spine AP and Lateral(flexion and extension) and MRI LS spine with whole spine screening(3 Tesla).
Timely diagnosis can prevent worsening of the condition. Consultant nearest Orthopaedician or book online consultation with Dr Omkar J. S Ortho Clinic.
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Rest, Hot fomentation can give temporary relief.
Avoid strenuous activities, lifting heavy weights and bending forward.
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
5 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Consult orthopedic
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