What Causes Difficulty In Walking?

Posted on Sat, 18 Oct 2014

Question: I was going to the rest room my legs just gave out and fell, I could walk ok for a couple of days then couldn't walk, can stand but not for long then they go again, haven't been out of my chair in months can you give me some idea what this might be

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Weakness and loss of strength of legs

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for asking Health Care Magic forum
I have gone through your query.Your problem is most likely related to nerve compression from lumbar region of spinal cord.As you had sciatica before, this can be condition of worsening of it.
It can be due to nerve compression from disc herniation or fracture and compression of vertebral body.
A physical examination by orthopedician can give clue for it and a X ray followed by MRI of Lumbosacral spine will needed to confirm it.
In case the condition is mild conservative therapy with NSAID drugs muscle relaxants Neurotropic drugs and physiotherapy work.But if there is serious nerve compression it should be corrected surgically.
Various surgical procedures are performed for that according to the condition.Hope this may help you.Let me know if any thing not clear.I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

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