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What Causes Numbness In Both Legs And Lower Back Pain?

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Posted on Wed, 20 Aug 2014
Question: I have numbness in both my legs and lower back pain.. been to the er and was giving a shot and pain meds .. what is happening
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,

Thank you for posting your query on HCM.

Well looking into your query I will like to tell you that lower back pain and numbness can be due to nerve compression occuring as a consequence of Prolapsed intervertebal disc . It is one of the most common cause for this .

Rest I think you should see a neurologist for the same . An MRI of LS spine is warranted to determine the cause . Plus physical examination like SLR test needs to be done .

Take care.

Dr. Shruti
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Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani

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What Causes Numbness In Both Legs And Lower Back Pain?

Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Madam, Thank you for posting your query on HCM. Well looking into your query I will like to tell you that lower back pain and numbness can be due to nerve compression occuring as a consequence of Prolapsed intervertebal disc . It is one of the most common cause for this . Rest I think you should see a neurologist for the same . An MRI of LS spine is warranted to determine the cause . Plus physical examination like SLR test needs to be done . Take care. Dr. Shruti