What Could Cause Severe Pain In The Back Leading To The Inability To Sit Or Walk In An Elderly Person?

Posted on Mon, 30 Oct 2023

Question: Hello Dr, My grandmother is unwell. Her back was paining not able to sit. So we took MRI as suggested by an Ortho..After seeing the he asked us to meet neurologist. so we are really confused and she is having terrible pain and she is not walking .could you please help me with this. I have attached the Mri reports. Thanks in advance!

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get investigated under a neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and report and understand your concern.
The MRI report is suggestive of infection in spine with most likely possibility of tuberculosis.
Other possibilities are bacterial infection or malignancy.
Evaluation of Neurologist is required to decide upon additional tests and treatment initiation.
Treatment of tuberculosis may be required and continues for more than 1 year.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

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