
Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain And Numbness In Legs

Question: I have been having a sharp pain on the right side of my backside when I sit it is sharp and a numbness goes down my leg what can I do.
Brief Answer:
Could be due to compression of nerve root.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Pain and numbness down the leg could be due to compression of nerve root at back. Get an xray/MRI of back under guidance of your doctor. You can take ibuprofen to reduce pain.
Avoid forward bending and heavy weight lifting.
Hope this helps you.
Warm regards.
Could be due to compression of nerve root.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Pain and numbness down the leg could be due to compression of nerve root at back. Get an xray/MRI of back under guidance of your doctor. You can take ibuprofen to reduce pain.
Avoid forward bending and heavy weight lifting.
Hope this helps you.
Warm regards.
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Dr. Raju A.T

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Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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