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What Causes Radiating Back And Hip Pain Along With Constipation?
Question: I have been having back pain that goes from my hips down my leg and now my upper back as well this has been happening for a week or more now and is not getting any better. Also belly feels bloated and I am constipated. what do you think may be causing it?
Brief Answer:
Femoral nerve compression at hip or spinal disc level.
Detailed Answer:
HI XXXXXXX 128,
Thanks for the query under health care magic platform.
I have read your query carefully & understand your concern,
* The pain in hip , going towards leg is typical of sciatica... which is due to compression of femoral nerve. IT can be compression at hip joint( when the nerve passes through sciatic notch ) or spinal level.( slip disc/ degenerated disc)
The fact that you have associated constipation & bloating of abdomen.. suggests it to be spinal level ( as the abdominal pressure increases, the compression on the nerve root increases -- so also the pain ).
* I would suggest consultation of an Orthopedic surgeon. He may advise few investigations for pin pointing the cause( Blood tests/ X ray/ CT scan/ MRI). followed by specific treatment.( which can be with medicines/ physiotherapy or physical therapy/ surgery )
* personal care..
- Rest . hot or cold compress. Light application of muscle relaxants
-NSAID pills like Ibuprofen twice a day after food
A specific treatment to control acute symptoms followed by healthy life style including physiotherapy & regular walking exercise helps in preventing further attack & leading healthy life.
I hope, you found the answer to be both informative & useful. any follow up query is welcome.
In case you find the answer to be useful, I request to grade the answer before you close it.
Thanks.
Femoral nerve compression at hip or spinal disc level.
Detailed Answer:
HI XXXXXXX 128,
Thanks for the query under health care magic platform.
I have read your query carefully & understand your concern,
* The pain in hip , going towards leg is typical of sciatica... which is due to compression of femoral nerve. IT can be compression at hip joint( when the nerve passes through sciatic notch ) or spinal level.( slip disc/ degenerated disc)
The fact that you have associated constipation & bloating of abdomen.. suggests it to be spinal level ( as the abdominal pressure increases, the compression on the nerve root increases -- so also the pain ).
* I would suggest consultation of an Orthopedic surgeon. He may advise few investigations for pin pointing the cause( Blood tests/ X ray/ CT scan/ MRI). followed by specific treatment.( which can be with medicines/ physiotherapy or physical therapy/ surgery )
* personal care..
- Rest . hot or cold compress. Light application of muscle relaxants
-NSAID pills like Ibuprofen twice a day after food
A specific treatment to control acute symptoms followed by healthy life style including physiotherapy & regular walking exercise helps in preventing further attack & leading healthy life.
I hope, you found the answer to be both informative & useful. any follow up query is welcome.
In case you find the answer to be useful, I request to grade the answer before you close it.
Thanks.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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