HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Sharp Radiating Pain From The Buttock To The Leg?

I woke up this morning with a sharp pain in my right buttocks, with the pain shooting down my leg all the way to my calf. I didn t hurt it doing anything physical, and don t have much of a medical history. Pain is constant, whether standing up or laying down. 50 year old, white male. 6 0 ...175 lbs. In decent physical condition. Thank you
Fri, 23 Nov 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,

It looks like you are suffering from Sciatica pain, sciatic nerve when compressed by piriformis muscle commonly results in pain radiating from the buttocks to the legs. Visit ER, get physically examined & evaluated.

You need anti-inflammatory medications, muscle relaxants along with physical therapy. You can take NSAIDS (Naproxen/combiflam) one SOS for relieve from pain. Rest, ice and heat are also effective. Maintain posture, exercise regularly & maintain healthy lifestyle.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Nupur K
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Sharp Radiating Pain From The Buttock To The Leg?

Hi, It looks like you are suffering from Sciatica pain, sciatic nerve when compressed by piriformis muscle commonly results in pain radiating from the buttocks to the legs. Visit ER, get physically examined & evaluated. You need anti-inflammatory medications, muscle relaxants along with physical therapy. You can take NSAIDS (Naproxen/combiflam) one SOS for relieve from pain. Rest, ice and heat are also effective. Maintain posture, exercise regularly & maintain healthy lifestyle. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Nupur K