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Suggest Treatment For Sciatic And Bruises

Posted on Thu, 22 Jan 2015

Question: I'm just getting over a bad attack of sciatica on my right side. Despite getting 3 shots and taking two programs of steroids it got steadily worse. Finally I got one good night sleep and there has been an improvement. But there is extensive bruising on my inner thigh and outer hip area, These were the areas the greatest pain was experienced, Should I seek further treatment now or wait until the next attack happens? And why the bruising?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please, provide an image for review!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for using HCM.

I am so sorry to hear about these sciatica attacks and the bruise that you have mentioned. This could be a side effect of steroid injection/ Before rushing to conclusions, I will like that you send an image for review and more insights.

I hope this helps. If you need more information, please do not hesitate to ask more questions and we would gladly address them.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (10 minutes later)

Ok I will upload photos.

Photos uploaded - thanks for your help.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This is most likely due to the injection. If it increases in size or become painful, I will suggest that you get it evaluated for any possible complications. If it doesn't, then spontaneous resolution would set in.

Keep me posted. I wish you well.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar