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What Causes Pain And Numbness In Thighs Post Gall Bladder Removal?
Question: Hello doctor,
My father aged 61 years is complaining of pain and numbness in both the thighs post his gall bladder removal surgery for acute pancreatitis .he is a diabetic and Hypertion patient .we consulted an ortho surgeon for this pain he is suspected could be due to diabetic or may be never would compressed around his waist line .doctor has adviced tablet Lyrica 75 mg and meztol 100 mg for 2 weeks .kindly advice if this is condition is something concerning ? And could it be recovered with time ?
My father aged 61 years is complaining of pain and numbness in both the thighs post his gall bladder removal surgery for acute pancreatitis .he is a diabetic and Hypertion patient .we consulted an ortho surgeon for this pain he is suspected could be due to diabetic or may be never would compressed around his waist line .doctor has adviced tablet Lyrica 75 mg and meztol 100 mg for 2 weeks .kindly advice if this is condition is something concerning ? And could it be recovered with time ?
Brief Answer:
Suggestive of neuropathy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your father's symptoms. These are suggestive of neuropathy, affecting the nerves located over thighs.
These are more common in patients with diabetes, however, can occur without diabetes also, due to compression of nerves in the groin.
The medications advised by his doctor are correct and may be continued.
This is a minor neurological problem, and it would heal with time in 4-6 weeks. There is no need to worry at this stage.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Suggestive of neuropathy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your father's symptoms. These are suggestive of neuropathy, affecting the nerves located over thighs.
These are more common in patients with diabetes, however, can occur without diabetes also, due to compression of nerves in the groin.
The medications advised by his doctor are correct and may be continued.
This is a minor neurological problem, and it would heal with time in 4-6 weeks. There is no need to worry at this stage.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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