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Suggest Treatment For Sudden Sharp Pain In Left Leg While Working Out
Question: used to be a fitness enthusiast until some years back while i was squating with a weight leaning on my shoulder , the routine is lifting a weight leaning on your shoulder then you squat down and stand up repeatedly, but that day the moment i squated and trying to stand up again ... I felt a very very sharp pain in my left leg and immidiately i dropped the weight and remained on the ground until the pain subsided , but how i felt afterwards is my major concern ... I feel weak, dizzy, i get tired easily coupled with back pains , my left leg especially hasnt been the same .. i went to a doctor and he told me the incident resulted to hernia , i have long been treated for hernia via operation yet i still feel exactly the same symptoms . Pls what seems to be my problem
Brief Answer:
MRI of the spine and opinion of General Surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Read and understood your problems.
To recapitulate :
Young male 27 - history of hernia operation - squatting and stand up with weight - sharp pain in LEFT LEG - felt weak, dizzy, tired easily - BACK PAIN - Doctor told about hernia - Wants to know what the problem is ...
Your problem looks to be related to Herniated inter-vertebral Disc in the spine causing all the problems you have mentioned, particularly the leg pain.
I would advise you the following:
Get an opinion of a General Surgeon for clinical evaluation and actual physical examination as this has a big role to play in a proper diagnosis.
MRI of the thoraco-Lumbar spine.
If positive get a reference for Neuro-Surgeon.
Till then:
No lifting anything or doing any activity like pulling or pushing which is going to put more strain.
I hope you do not have any other problems like constipation or coughing and your job does not involve any strenuous work.
Please give details about when were you operated and for which type of hernia.
I hope this answer helps you to get a correct diagnosis and plan for further treatment. Please feel free to ask for further relevant questions if you need to or if you feel there is a gap-of-communication between us / you want more clear views. I shall be very happy to assist you more.
You may use the following link for future requirements.
http://bit.ly/askdrtchandrakant
MRI of the spine and opinion of General Surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Read and understood your problems.
To recapitulate :
Young male 27 - history of hernia operation - squatting and stand up with weight - sharp pain in LEFT LEG - felt weak, dizzy, tired easily - BACK PAIN - Doctor told about hernia - Wants to know what the problem is ...
Your problem looks to be related to Herniated inter-vertebral Disc in the spine causing all the problems you have mentioned, particularly the leg pain.
I would advise you the following:
Get an opinion of a General Surgeon for clinical evaluation and actual physical examination as this has a big role to play in a proper diagnosis.
MRI of the thoraco-Lumbar spine.
If positive get a reference for Neuro-Surgeon.
Till then:
No lifting anything or doing any activity like pulling or pushing which is going to put more strain.
I hope you do not have any other problems like constipation or coughing and your job does not involve any strenuous work.
Please give details about when were you operated and for which type of hernia.
I hope this answer helps you to get a correct diagnosis and plan for further treatment. Please feel free to ask for further relevant questions if you need to or if you feel there is a gap-of-communication between us / you want more clear views. I shall be very happy to assist you more.
You may use the following link for future requirements.
http://bit.ly/askdrtchandrakant
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