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Suggest Treatment For Severe Hip Pain

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Posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2015
Question: I have pains in my back and right hip and down my right leg I fell on it some time ago. XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Spondylottic changes in spine likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Aches starting from the back and hip and radiating down the leg is due to a problem with the back (spine).

The most common cause is a disc prolapse. The ache radiates down to your calf if the protruding disc is compressing the nerves supplying your leg.
A disc prolapse can be caused following trauma to your back or, most of the times, due to aging.

The treatment:
An MRI scan will help in confirmation of the diagnosis.
In my opinion, you can wait for a while if the symptoms aren't getting worse.
Signs of worsening of symptoms are- pain causing disability, numbness, weakness, loss of urinary or bowel control.

When the symptoms get worse, kindly visit an Orthopedician or a Spine surgeon.

Meanwhile you can follow these measures:
- If the pain is severe, you need bed rest till the pain resolves.
- Get some analgesics prescribed and apply analgesic spray or ointments.
- While resting, keep a pillow under your knees if it doesn't bother you.
- Avoid lifting heavy objects.
- back strengthening exercises and stretching exercises for your hamstrings daily as advised by a Physiotherapist.
- avoid exercises in times of pain.
- improvise your posture while sitting.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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Suggest Treatment For Severe Hip Pain

Brief Answer: Spondylottic changes in spine likely. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. Aches starting from the back and hip and radiating down the leg is due to a problem with the back (spine). The most common cause is a disc prolapse. The ache radiates down to your calf if the protruding disc is compressing the nerves supplying your leg. A disc prolapse can be caused following trauma to your back or, most of the times, due to aging. The treatment: An MRI scan will help in confirmation of the diagnosis. In my opinion, you can wait for a while if the symptoms aren't getting worse. Signs of worsening of symptoms are- pain causing disability, numbness, weakness, loss of urinary or bowel control. When the symptoms get worse, kindly visit an Orthopedician or a Spine surgeon. Meanwhile you can follow these measures: - If the pain is severe, you need bed rest till the pain resolves. - Get some analgesics prescribed and apply analgesic spray or ointments. - While resting, keep a pillow under your knees if it doesn't bother you. - Avoid lifting heavy objects. - back strengthening exercises and stretching exercises for your hamstrings daily as advised by a Physiotherapist. - avoid exercises in times of pain. - improvise your posture while sitting. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal