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Suggest Treatment For Severe Lower Back And Ankle Pain
I am having pains in my the lower left side of my back, the left side of my groin and down my thigh all the way to my ankle. It is a constant dull aching pain that sometimes has very sharp shooting pains. I went to see a doctor thinking it was a kidney infection. Urine test came back fine. They did blood work which showed I have the h. pylori antibody. They began me on a month long treatment for that. I do not understand how these are connected and why I am still in so much pain. No otc pain reliever comes close to easing my pain. Should I see another doctor for a second opinion. I need relief!
Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. Please find my advice below-: 1)As cause of back pain is many so first let us find out the reason behind it. 2)Do full blood count with differential 3)Do a MRI scan to ruled out spinal pathology and nerve compression 4)Treatment will be conservative first as per report. 5)Do not take any medications without knowing causes. I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Thanks,
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Lower Back And Ankle Pain
Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. Please find my advice below-: 1)As cause of back pain is many so first let us find out the reason behind it. 2)Do full blood count with differential 3)Do a MRI scan to ruled out spinal pathology and nerve compression 4)Treatment will be conservative first as per report. 5)Do not take any medications without knowing causes. I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Thanks,