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Back and lef pain with numbness
I have a severe lower back pain. Have a history of sciatica. Now right leg pain and numbness in fingers. Seeking advise.
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However
I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plgus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part-ie. Back and lower limbs and foot and ankles.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel Dr NC Gupta Yoga Simplified).
YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY8RpRrv05g&t=9s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAYhFcmo0Mw&t=52s
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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Hello
You mentioned history of supposedly severe back pain with radiation of pain to lower limb like sciatica. We have seen many patients with similar problem and treated them successfully.
The symptoms which you have vaguely mentioned here are suggestive of onset of severe sciatica, however, it will be advisable for you to get a thorough consult with me on Practo online or take an appointment here so that I can know more details and help in treatment.
Some helpful tips -
1. Improve posture. Sit erect. Do not bend forwards while working
2. Avoid lifting heavy weights.
3. Do low back stretching and strengthening exercises
4. Hot fomentation for low back.
5. You will require a thorough prescription of medication which is specific for your pain and for that it is advisable to take appointment for online consultation on Practo.
I would suggest you to contact and take appointment for us directly on Practo and take the course of treatment for back problem.
https://www.practo.com/mumbai/doctor/chintan-doshi-orthopedist/consult
Your Orthopedic doctor,
Dr. Chintan Doshi
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Avoid lifting heavy weights, Avoid bending forwards. Improve posture. Hot fomentation for lower back.
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You need detailed assessment of your symptoms for its effective treatment.
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Since u r a known case of sciatica, u may have 2/3 episodes in a year of such pain
.u should connect with me on Practo chat for further detailed discussions
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absolutely bed rest
no bending forward or lifting weights
tab mobizox 500 mg x tds
tab Neugaba m x bed time
volini gel x local application x tds
tab Zerodol SP x tds
take medicine for 2 days
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take my appointment at Practo chat for further detailed management.
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You might be having lumbar spondylosis.. Mean to sayA lumbar disc prolapse.. You need to get Evaluated by MR I lumbosacral spine.. To see the extent of Disc prolapse and decide upon the treatment protocol.. For time being you can start on
Tab MAXGALIN ER 75 1-0-1 for 15 days
Tab hifenac p 1-0-1 for 5 days
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Dr. Sandeep Saraf Agarwal
Orthopedist
15 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
U may have LUMBAR CANAL STENOSIS...need MRI fir complete EVALUATION
we need to discuss completely on this through Practo platform
DR SANDEEP SARAF AGARWAL
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