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Suggest Remedy For Pain At Incision Site After Stroke

so my dad had a stroke 6 yrs ago affecting his left side and has a sharp pain shoot down from his neck to his left foot every once in awhile......is this normal after a stroke? he also has had carotid surgery on both sides of his neck since then for blockage.....which is what I thought may have caused pain, like at incision site...but he says this goes from neck down to foot masp
posted on Fri, 10 Apr 2015
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

I don't find this related to the past history of stroke. I think this can be related to spinal cord issues. He may need to do a cervical spine x-ray. Also, physical therapy may be helpful.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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Pathologist and Microbiologist,  Dr. Shailja Puri's  Response
Hello,

Pain shooting from neck to foot could be due to nerve related disorder. Consult a neurologist for assessments and management.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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Suggest Remedy For Pain At Incision Site After Stroke

Hello, I don t find this related to the past history of stroke. I think this can be related to spinal cord issues. He may need to do a cervical spine x-ray. Also, physical therapy may be helpful. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician