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Suggest Remedy For Extreme Hip And Lower Leg Pain
Question: I experience extreme hip and lower leg pain when I sit down. The pain intensifies the longer I sit. The condition started to develop a few weeks to the point that it is virtually impossible to sit with out the use of heavy pain pills. I am experiencing numbness in my right side on my lower right leg.
Brief Answer:
May be having lumbar disc prolapse
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I'm Dr. Sudhir Kumar,
After going through your query I concluded that you may be suffering from lumbar disc prolapse.
Its primary treatment is:-
1.Rest in position of relief(generally lateral position with both hip and knee bend)
2.Neurotopics such as mecobalamine
3. Analgesics (Diclofenac/ibuprofen three times a day after meals is effective). You are already taking advil, it is OK. Sometimes strong analgesic(such as tramadol three times a day after meals) is required. Omeperazole before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics .You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.
It can be confirmed by MRI scan of lumbar spine. A spine surgeon can be the best to be approached.
Second possibility is lumbar spondylitis with compressive symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
May be having lumbar disc prolapse
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I'm Dr. Sudhir Kumar,
After going through your query I concluded that you may be suffering from lumbar disc prolapse.
Its primary treatment is:-
1.Rest in position of relief(generally lateral position with both hip and knee bend)
2.Neurotopics such as mecobalamine
3. Analgesics (Diclofenac/ibuprofen three times a day after meals is effective). You are already taking advil, it is OK. Sometimes strong analgesic(such as tramadol three times a day after meals) is required. Omeperazole before meals prevent acidity caused by analgesics .You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.
It can be confirmed by MRI scan of lumbar spine. A spine surgeon can be the best to be approached.
Second possibility is lumbar spondylitis with compressive symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you, doctor. I injured my back about three years ago and it took about 3 months to heal. I will check with my doctor on Monday.
Brief Answer:
It is OK, Welcome back.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
You are planning to see your doctor on Monday. Till then take rest in already discussed position and analgesics can be continued till then.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.If you have no clarification then you can close the query and rate the answer.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
It is OK, Welcome back.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
You are planning to see your doctor on Monday. Till then take rest in already discussed position and analgesics can be continued till then.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.If you have no clarification then you can close the query and rate the answer.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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