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What Causes Dull Throbbing Pain From Hip To Ankle?

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Question : Having dull throb from front hip down to ankle. I can feel it when I walk. Can lay on the side for a short time before I switch the side.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (-3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Could be sciatica

Detailed Answer:
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My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Your symptoms are suggesting that you are suffering from sciatica. It refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve — which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Typically, sciatica affects only one side of your body. There is compression of sciatic nerve due to vertebrae compression as a result pain occurs in the area supplied by sciatic nerve.
I would suggest you to get an appointment for an orthopedic surgeon or a neurologist. Either one of them will perform complete neurological examination and will advise some investigations like X-Ray lumbosacral spine. Results will decide the course of treatment. Meanwhile following steps could help to improve symptoms:
- Physiotherapy
- naproxen thrice a day
- oil massage over lower back and at the site of pain.
- avoid lifting heavy weight.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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What Causes Dull Throbbing Pain From Hip To Ankle?

Brief Answer: Could be sciatica Detailed Answer: Hello My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem. I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Your symptoms are suggesting that you are suffering from sciatica. It refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve — which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Typically, sciatica affects only one side of your body. There is compression of sciatic nerve due to vertebrae compression as a result pain occurs in the area supplied by sciatic nerve. I would suggest you to get an appointment for an orthopedic surgeon or a neurologist. Either one of them will perform complete neurological examination and will advise some investigations like X-Ray lumbosacral spine. Results will decide the course of treatment. Meanwhile following steps could help to improve symptoms: - Physiotherapy - naproxen thrice a day - oil massage over lower back and at the site of pain. - avoid lifting heavy weight. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Wishing you good health !!