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Symptoms of sciatica
I have pain in my left leg starting from hip. I'm unable to move after sitting or resting for longer time as my leg and waist ache too much . When I use to walk a little then it becomes normal for few minutes then again it starts aching.
What should I do??? What type of remedy? Any precautions???
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Dr. Shailesh Jain
Neurologist
22 yrs exp
Delhi
Probably nerve related likely sciatica
Could be joints or disc related
Need MRI LS spine and Neuro consultation
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Precautions and exercises are of utmost importance
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Dr. Anil Kothiwala
Neurosurgeon
11 yrs exp
Jaipur
Since your symptoms gets aggravated by prolonged sitting/resting which is typical of ankylosing spondylitis ( sacroilitis). It’s autoimmune disease which can be controlled with medicines. How ever to ruleout/ rule in the pin point cause you need to undergo few investigations.
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Cbc, ESR, crp, MRI LS SPINE AND SI JOINT
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