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How Can Pain And Tingling Sensation In The Leg After A Back Surgery Be Treated?

HI, I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY RIGHT LEG, I HAD SURGERY ON MY BACK ABOUT A YEAR AGO, AND SINCE THAN I HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY RIGHT THIGH,IT S VERY TIGHT AND IT HURTS A LOT, NOW I GET TINGLES THAT GO DOWN TO MY KNEE, AND MY LOWER BACK IS ALWAYS SORE. I AM 75 YEARS OLD I AM IN DECENT SHAPE, BUT NOW I DON T KNOW HOW TO HANDLE THIS PROBLEM, I AM GOING TO SEE A SPECIALIST NEXT WEEK AND HOPEFULLY HE WILL BE ABLE TO HELP ME OUT,SOME DAY IS WORSE THAN OTHER. ANY SUGGESTION PLEASE?
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Hello,

It could be due to spine related problems like disc prolapse or nerve compression.

Consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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How Can Pain And Tingling Sensation In The Leg After A Back Surgery Be Treated?

Hello, It could be due to spine related problems like disc prolapse or nerve compression. Consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician