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What Causes Severe Pain In The Buttocks And Legs?

I had back surgery in June to remove a spur that was pressing on a nerve. The surgeon also removed some bone to widen the space between discs, as I understand it. I ve had some discomfort off and on that I expected. But today my back, buttocks, thigh and lower leg are quite painful and there is burning in my thigh. Is this something I need to contact my neurosurgeon about?
Wed, 23 Jan 2019
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Hello,

The symptoms are consistent with conditions like sciatica.

As a first line management you can take drugs like gabapentin for symptomatic relief.

If symptoms persist you can consult a neurologist and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Buttocks And Legs?

Hello, The symptoms are consistent with conditions like sciatica. As a first line management you can take drugs like gabapentin for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist you can consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician