What Causes Pain In Back Radiating To Leg And Hip?

Posted on Fri, 25 Apr 2014

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Question : hi I hope you can help me. my partner has got some pain in his right kidney side which is causing pain in his leg also. hes had a fall about a year ago n has got a lump there. hes also had his appendix out little while ago after his fall. hes sick with the flu at the moment also. the pain is going away with pain relief but that will only last a few hours. the pain is also in his right hip too. what could b causing this pain and could it be arthritis? thankyou for your time in reading this question, and I hope you can help.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of nerve compression

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Pain in the back area along with radiation of pain to leg and hip suggest possibility of nerve compression due to prolapse intervertebral disc. I hope there are no urinary complaints.

I would suggest you the following
1. Absolute bed rest
2. Hot water fomentation : local application of hot water fomentation either by using hot water bag or napkin soaked in hot water
3. Analgesic+muscle relaxant: Analgesic like Diclofenac and muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxazone will provide the much needed relief.

If the pain persists or there is weakness in the leg then I would suggest you to consult a spine Surgeon.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take care

Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar