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What Do Weird Sensations On The Right Leg Indicate?
Question: for the past few days, at least once or twice a day, I have a sensation down the back of my right leg...it feels like someone is pouring warm water down the back of my right leg. it last for about a second or two
Brief Answer:
This can be due to Neuropathy or Myelopathy
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.
Your complaint is a sensation down the back of right leg which feels like someone pouring warm water down the back of right leg and it lasts for about a second or two
This can be due to
1. Lesions in Parietal Lobe
2. Lesions in Sensory Pathways
3. Lesions in Thalamus
4. Lesions in Brain Stem
5. Lesions in Spinal Cord
6. Radiculopathy
7. Neuropathy
You need to undergo
1. Clinical Examination
2. MRI Brain with whole spine screening
3. Nerve Conduction Studies
Please consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
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This can be due to Neuropathy or Myelopathy
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.
Your complaint is a sensation down the back of right leg which feels like someone pouring warm water down the back of right leg and it lasts for about a second or two
This can be due to
1. Lesions in Parietal Lobe
2. Lesions in Sensory Pathways
3. Lesions in Thalamus
4. Lesions in Brain Stem
5. Lesions in Spinal Cord
6. Radiculopathy
7. Neuropathy
You need to undergo
1. Clinical Examination
2. MRI Brain with whole spine screening
3. Nerve Conduction Studies
Please consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
How serious is this condition?
Brief Answer:
We need to evaluate
Detailed Answer:
Question : How serious is this condition?
Answer : Only if we evaluate and find the cause of your symptoms, we can say whether it is serious or whether it can be treated in a day
We need to evaluate
Detailed Answer:
Question : How serious is this condition?
Answer : Only if we evaluate and find the cause of your symptoms, we can say whether it is serious or whether it can be treated in a day
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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