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My Mother Is Facing Severe Leg Pain From Knee To Foot From Last Couple Of Days

Posted on Wed, 20 Nov 2024

Question: Hello Doctor, my mother is facing severe leg pain from knee to foot from last couple of days, with doubt we took her to near by orthopedic hospital for consultation and he wrote regular painkillers,after taking and x-ray..and there is no issue notified in x-ray..but still is facing frequent pain in leg and she felt like shock in knee to foot..please suggest some best medicine and diet..her age is 49, no injuries, no pre existing problems. her weight is 75kgs

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
More details required.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
More details are required to make a conclusion. Is the pain confined to one leg or both legs? How old is she? Is there any history of fall or trauma?
If any reports available attach in followup query.
Waiting for your reply.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (6 hours later)

age is 49, no previous medical history like fall or trauma..leg pain only for left leg knee to foot

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (27 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Better to get an MRI spine

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As per your history it can be spine related problem like prolapsed disc or condition like lumbar canals stenosis which can cause nerve impingement and pain.
You can go for an MRI spine to make a conclusion.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj