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Suffer From Bulging And Torn Discs. Extruded Disc Causing The Sciatic Pain. Reddish Blotches On Hips And Thighs
I have 3 bulging discs, a torn disc & an extruded disc in my back. The extruded disc is at L5-S1 and is the root of my sciatic pain - Last night, my husband noticed that my upper leg around my hips & thighs was marbled like red & white circle blotches. Is this something typical with my back condition or something different?
Thu, 6 Jun 2013
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
Skin changes are not usual with disc bulging at L5-S1 and compression of the nerve.
Pain is a common feature, which can radiate upto the foot and toes, along with tingling and numbness.
So, if you can upload a picture of the affected area, it would help in making a diagnosis.
Please get back if you require any additional information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com
Thank you for posting your query.
Skin changes are not usual with disc bulging at L5-S1 and compression of the nerve.
Pain is a common feature, which can radiate upto the foot and toes, along with tingling and numbness.
So, if you can upload a picture of the affected area, it would help in making a diagnosis.
Please get back if you require any additional information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com
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