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What Causes Pain In The Buttock Radiating To The Ankle?
I have had severe pain in buttock going down to ankle. Have tried stretches and chiropractor but still in severe pain. Have had laser back surgery in August of 2015 but three days later was in Emergency with a fib because of the severe pain. How do I find the correct siatiaca doctor
Fri, 5 Jul 2019
Hello,
As per your history, it may be due to nerve compression at lumbar spine level.
For further assessment you may require MRI back, nerve conduction studies after orthopedician consultation.
You can take tablet acetaminophen for pain. Apply diclofenac gel or ointment locally.
You may require tablet Pregabalin and multivitamin after consultation. Do regular physiotherapy
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
As per your history, it may be due to nerve compression at lumbar spine level.
For further assessment you may require MRI back, nerve conduction studies after orthopedician consultation.
You can take tablet acetaminophen for pain. Apply diclofenac gel or ointment locally.
You may require tablet Pregabalin and multivitamin after consultation. Do regular physiotherapy
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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