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Backache, Unable To Walk, Cannot Lift Feet, Pain Radiating To Groins. Nerve Compression Or Joint Problem?
my mother is 70 years old and had backache for 30 years , in last few days she has severe backache and she is unable to walk , she cant lift her feet , pain is radiating to groins . what can be the cause ? is this a case of nerve compression or some joint problem or what , she is taking brufen tablets so no pain while at rest but cant walk coz of pain
Fri, 7 Dec 2012
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
There are two likely causes for your mother's symptoms:
1. Arthritis of hip joints- it is common in older people. X-ray of the hips can help in diagnosing this condition.
2. Lumbar disc disease with compression of the nerves at back- this can lead to pain and weakness of legs.
An additional condition to exclude is osteoporosis- weakness of bones- which is again common in old age.
An evaluation by a neurologist/orthopedician could be useful in sorting the problem out and planning the treatment.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Thank you for posting your query.
There are two likely causes for your mother's symptoms:
1. Arthritis of hip joints- it is common in older people. X-ray of the hips can help in diagnosing this condition.
2. Lumbar disc disease with compression of the nerves at back- this can lead to pain and weakness of legs.
An additional condition to exclude is osteoporosis- weakness of bones- which is again common in old age.
An evaluation by a neurologist/orthopedician could be useful in sorting the problem out and planning the treatment.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
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