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What Causes Numbness Of Left Leg, Buttock And Abdomen?
Question: problem is left leg, buttock and abd. will go numb and lose control of leg so I can not walk this is causing other problems and it cause a total lack of feeling in leg, buttock, abd. and bladder so it feel like I might lose control. It is very scary. XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Pinched nerve/cauda equina syndrome may be cause
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. After going through your symptoms, they are suggestive of sciatica. The cause may be confirmed by physical examination, but most commonly it is due to slip disc that is prolapsed of intervertebral disc leading to nerve compression (pinched nerve).
The pinched nerve leads to numbness, tingling sensation and weakness of leg depending on severity of compression. In the follow up query I would like to know are you able to walk on your heels and toes? That will give me some idea of severity of nerve compression.MRI of spine is the preferred investigation.
My suggestion for you is visit a nearby doctor/ER Immediately as you are developing symptoms of loss of bladder control.
Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Regard
Take care
Pinched nerve/cauda equina syndrome may be cause
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. After going through your symptoms, they are suggestive of sciatica. The cause may be confirmed by physical examination, but most commonly it is due to slip disc that is prolapsed of intervertebral disc leading to nerve compression (pinched nerve).
The pinched nerve leads to numbness, tingling sensation and weakness of leg depending on severity of compression. In the follow up query I would like to know are you able to walk on your heels and toes? That will give me some idea of severity of nerve compression.MRI of spine is the preferred investigation.
My suggestion for you is visit a nearby doctor/ER Immediately as you are developing symptoms of loss of bladder control.
Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Regard
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Mukesh Chugh
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :1997
Answered : 1619 Questions
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