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What Causes Intermittent Pain In The Leg?
Posted on
Wed, 21 Sep 2016
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Wed, 21 Sep 2016
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Question : Hi Doctor,
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Since Sunday night there is pain in left side below limb . I pains intermittent . at morning 5 to 8 before breakfast then before lunch and eveng around 6 to 8 .
body is functioning properly like urine pass and diet is not disturb.
when I sleep on left side then also it is paing.
I didn't understand why it is happening as I didn't had any outside food to in entire last week
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Since Sunday night there is pain in left side below limb . I pains intermittent . at morning 5 to 8 before breakfast then before lunch and eveng around 6 to 8 .
body is functioning properly like urine pass and diet is not disturb.
when I sleep on left side then also it is paing.
I didn't understand why it is happening as I didn't had any outside food to in entire last week
Brief Answer:
Can be due to a muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The intermittent pain in the leg that you have is likely to be due to a back muscle spasm causing a mild disc bulge.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain.
• Correct your posture while sitting
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
Adequate rest and proper nutrition is equally important. Drink lots of fluids since dehydration affects the disc. Eat a diet rich in fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables, nuts, milk, eggs, pulses and cereals.Do brisk walking exercise for 40 minutes daily. Get 6-8 hours of refreshing sleep daily.
In case the pain persists or increases then consider consulting an orthopedician.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be due to a muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The intermittent pain in the leg that you have is likely to be due to a back muscle spasm causing a mild disc bulge.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain.
• Correct your posture while sitting
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
Adequate rest and proper nutrition is equally important. Drink lots of fluids since dehydration affects the disc. Eat a diet rich in fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables, nuts, milk, eggs, pulses and cereals.Do brisk walking exercise for 40 minutes daily. Get 6-8 hours of refreshing sleep daily.
In case the pain persists or increases then consider consulting an orthopedician.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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