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Suggest Test To Identify Cause Of Pain Due To Injury

trying to answer some questions myself regarding injured workers, if I have come to the wrong place just let me know...... being treated 6 weeks for back strain......... patient expressed 5/10 pain radiating to left leg, achy 9/10 at injury site.......... reflexes hypoactive, left leg smaller than right MRI to lumbar spine? ultrasound to determine dvt?? MR
Thu, 6 Nov 2014
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have injury in your at your spinal level. That leads to radiating pain and slow reflex. You should go for MRI lumber spine. It will give you exact idea regarding your injury. Then you should take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Suggest Test To Identify Cause Of Pain Due To Injury

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have injury in your at your spinal level. That leads to radiating pain and slow reflex. You should go for MRI lumber spine. It will give you exact idea regarding your injury. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.