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Can Chronic Renal Stones Lead To Pain And Stiffness Near The Thighs?
Question: I have a pain on right side lower back and it's travelling from him and tunning down to my thigh, tightness is there and I have discomfort, not sure if it's muscular pain or kidney stones as I m a patient of chronic renal stones, I m confused, how to differentiate?
Brief Answer:
Muscle pain is more likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The pain in the lower back that is running down to the thigh is more likely to be due to disc prolapse or a nerve root compression at the level of the lower spine.
The decrease in pain on lying down is usually seen in such muscular pains. It can be relieved with muscle relaxants, oral pain killers and local analgesic gel with a hot compress.
The pain of renal stone is more intense and does not radiate to the thighs. This subsides on taking plenty of oral fluids and anti spasmodics. An ultrasound scan can help in detecting any renal calculi.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Muscle pain is more likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The pain in the lower back that is running down to the thigh is more likely to be due to disc prolapse or a nerve root compression at the level of the lower spine.
The decrease in pain on lying down is usually seen in such muscular pains. It can be relieved with muscle relaxants, oral pain killers and local analgesic gel with a hot compress.
The pain of renal stone is more intense and does not radiate to the thighs. This subsides on taking plenty of oral fluids and anti spasmodics. An ultrasound scan can help in detecting any renal calculi.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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