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Suggest Treatment For Slight Pain In My Left Hip

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Posted on Mon, 6 Apr 2015
Question: after standing for 15min i start to feel slight pain in my left hip (buttocks) IT PROGRESSES TO REAL PAIN THEN I FEEL NUMBNESS DOWN MY LEG. IF I TAKE A KNEE OR SQUAT LIKE A CATCHER IT SUBSIDES BUT COMES BACK THE SAME WAY. sitting helps it subside but return to pain is quicker. i hope you have some advice.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
I will advise you to do MRI spine

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of this nerve root there can be pain in your buttock and leg.

I will advise you to do MRI spine
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be started consulting your doctor.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Epidural injection may help if no relief with conservative therapy.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Slight Pain In My Left Hip

Brief Answer: I will advise you to do MRI spine Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be pain in your buttock and leg. I will advise you to do MRI spine For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be started consulting your doctor. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Epidural injection may help if no relief with conservative therapy. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.