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What Causes Pain In The Back Of The Leg?
Question: Off late i experience pain at the back of my leg ..It starts from below my knee at the back and there till the foot
Sir,
will it lead to any further complications as slip disc or is it controllable
Sir,
will it lead to any further complications as slip disc or is it controllable
Brief Answer:
could be sciatica.
Detailed Answer:
Hi , I am Dr Gopal Goel ,Orthopedic Surgeon.
In my opinion what you are having is sciatica- pain along the sciatic nerve root. This pain usually starts from back and radiates down to leg , but the presentation is sometimes reverse .
I would recommend MRI of lower back. Start pain killers , muscle relaxants , a combination of pregabalin + methycobalamin and spinal extension exercises. Some precautions like no weight lifting , avoiding forward bending and prolonged sitting help in faster recovery and prevent recurrence.
Thanx for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Brief Answer:
It is controllable
Detailed Answer:
hi , This is generally caused by slipped disc only. If treatment is taken and precautions are maintained-- it can be kept under control. That is why I have advised about precautions and exercises.
Thanx for the question.
could be sciatica.
Detailed Answer:
Hi , I am Dr Gopal Goel ,Orthopedic Surgeon.
In my opinion what you are having is sciatica- pain along the sciatic nerve root. This pain usually starts from back and radiates down to leg , but the presentation is sometimes reverse .
I would recommend MRI of lower back. Start pain killers , muscle relaxants , a combination of pregabalin + methycobalamin and spinal extension exercises. Some precautions like no weight lifting , avoiding forward bending and prolonged sitting help in faster recovery and prevent recurrence.
Thanx for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Brief Answer:
It is controllable
Detailed Answer:
hi , This is generally caused by slipped disc only. If treatment is taken and precautions are maintained-- it can be kept under control. That is why I have advised about precautions and exercises.
Thanx for the question.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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