What Causes Severe Thigh And Back Pain?

Posted on Mon, 10 Oct 2016

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Question : My father is 77yrs old and he is having severe pain in thies and it is also affecting his back and back ache has increased.He is cardiac patient and taking regular pills after angioplasty.No other medication In process

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need to rule out lumbar spine issue...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

At the outset, the thigh pain as well as back ache may not be related to his cardiac problem or angioplasty. Back pain and thigh pain may be related to lumbar spine - lumbar radiculopathy. I will recommend he visits orthosurgeon. A physical examination as well as MRI scan of the back is warranted.

In the interim, he can be started on pain medication. Paracetamol and tramadol combination medicines like ultracet may be used as and when required. Ultracet is a prescription drug. His treating doctor will know about it.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad