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What Causes Pain In The Buttock Radiating To The Leg?
Question: Hi, my name is XXXXXXX I am having pain and discomfort in my left buttock, the pain and soreness go down to the back of my thigh. I can't sit long without it hurting. It burns a little. my leg is swollen a little. the pain can radiate to the groin area also.
Brief Answer:
Can be a mild nerve root compression.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the buttock radiating to the leg can be due to a mild nerve root compression at the lower lumbar spine or sacral area.
Some other underlying causes like Sciatica, Spondylitis, Lumbar herniated disc, Degenerative disc disease, Isthmic spondylolisthesis etc should be ruled out through clinical examination and radiological investigation (like X- ray, CT scan, Myelogram, MRI etc). Kindly, consult with Orthopedic surgeon regarding this for proper management of the case.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain.
• Correct your posture while sitting
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be a mild nerve root compression.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the buttock radiating to the leg can be due to a mild nerve root compression at the lower lumbar spine or sacral area.
Some other underlying causes like Sciatica, Spondylitis, Lumbar herniated disc, Degenerative disc disease, Isthmic spondylolisthesis etc should be ruled out through clinical examination and radiological investigation (like X- ray, CT scan, Myelogram, MRI etc). Kindly, consult with Orthopedic surgeon regarding this for proper management of the case.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain.
• Correct your posture while sitting
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Does this rule out a possible blood clot?
Brief Answer:
Blood clot not likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The possibility of blood clot is very low. A blood clot is more commonly associated with pain along with swelling and the pain gets aggravated with walking. Do get a proper examination done for treatment.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Blood clot not likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The possibility of blood clot is very low. A blood clot is more commonly associated with pain along with swelling and the pain gets aggravated with walking. Do get a proper examination done for treatment.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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