Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain And Numbness In Legs

Posted on Mon, 16 Mar 2015

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Question : I have been having a sharp pain on the right side of my backside when I sit it is sharp and a numbness goes down my leg what can I do.

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be due to compression of nerve root.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Pain and numbness down the leg could be due to compression of nerve root at back. Get an xray/MRI of back under guidance of your doctor. You can take ibuprofen to reduce pain.
Avoid forward bending and heavy weight lifting.

Hope this helps you.

Warm regards.

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