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Why Do I Have Discomfort Below Rib Cage With A Throbbing Along With Numbness And Tingling In Feet Post Extensive Spinal Fusion?
55 year old male. For about six months experiencing dull discomfort just below and under the right ribcage. In recent days it occasionally throbs. My mouth is constantly dry (maybe from meds). Last year had extensive spinal fusion and since, progressive numbness and tingling in my feet. Help!
Sat, 8 Feb 2014
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Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms. Progressive numbness and tingling of feet and legs indicates damage of peripheral nerves, a disease called as peripheral neuropathy.
The common causes include diabetes mellitus and vitamin B12 deficiency.
The diagnosis can be confirmed by ding nerve conduction studies.
As of now, you can take pregabalin capsules for symptom relief.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms. Progressive numbness and tingling of feet and legs indicates damage of peripheral nerves, a disease called as peripheral neuropathy.
The common causes include diabetes mellitus and vitamin B12 deficiency.
The diagnosis can be confirmed by ding nerve conduction studies.
As of now, you can take pregabalin capsules for symptom relief.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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