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What Type Of Doctor Can Solve Problems Related To Spinal Stenosis?
Have been diagonsed with Spinal Stenosis but also developed a slight limp which has now turned into a constant limp and the right hip also hurts and when standing my joints seem to creak and pop. What am I looking at and what type doctor do I need to see?
Sat, 8 Feb 2014
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Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms. Spinal stenosis could lead to numbness and tingling of feet and legs, in addition to causing weakness. Symptoms may get worse on walking, a condition known as claudication.
You should consult a neurologist or neurosurgeon for detailed evaluation and planning of treatment.
Initial treatment consists of medications and physiotherapy. Those who do not improve, may require epidural injections or surgery.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms. Spinal stenosis could lead to numbness and tingling of feet and legs, in addition to causing weakness. Symptoms may get worse on walking, a condition known as claudication.
You should consult a neurologist or neurosurgeon for detailed evaluation and planning of treatment.
Initial treatment consists of medications and physiotherapy. Those who do not improve, may require epidural injections or surgery.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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