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What Causes Radiating Pain From My Ankle All The Way Up To My Lower Back As And When I Sit And Stand?

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Posted on Mon, 29 Apr 2024
Question: I have a pain in my ankle going all the way up to my lower back that comes and goes in repect to the position I am sitting or standing.I've had it off and on for about 5 days
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can be mild disc prolapse.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the ankle all the way upto the lower back can be related to degenerative changes in the lower back or a mild disc prolapse.
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 ( dont repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food.
• Avoid forward bending.
• Correct your posture while sitting
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses and methylcobalamin supplements 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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.

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What Causes Radiating Pain From My Ankle All The Way Up To My Lower Back As And When I Sit And Stand?

Brief Answer: Can be mild disc prolapse. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The pain in the ankle all the way upto the lower back can be related to degenerative changes in the lower back or a mild disc prolapse. 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 ( dont repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food. • Avoid forward bending. • Correct your posture while sitting • Avoid prolonged sitting • Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights. • Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses and methylcobalamin supplements 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. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal.