Why Do I Have Tingling Sensation In My Foot, Toes And Ankle Along With Pain Around The Back And Side Of My Knee And Calf?

Posted on Sat, 16 Jun 2018

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Question : I have tingling in my foot, toes and ankle and some pain around the back and side of my knee and calf.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be Sciatica.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

In my opinion you have symptoms suggestive of sciatica, the cause could be slipped disc or lumbar spondylosis.

I suggest pain killers , muscle relaxant and spinal extension exercises esp. to build the muscles of back. Physiotherapy would be helpful.

To confirm the diagnosis we need MRI of Lower spine (Lumbo-Sacral Spine). It may show the disc prolapse or spinal canal stenosis. I would also recommend a blood test to check Vitamin B12 levels.

Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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