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Suggest Treatment For Sciatica Pain

Hi, My wife suffered from sciatica(based on symptoms such as pain from hip to toe etc) for past 7 years. The symptom occurred only after her delivery.Is is curable? what test need to be taken to prove it is sciatica and what medication we need to take
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
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There should be physical examination of spine first and if need be x ray /MRI should be done to locate the cause of reffered pain in legs.It is manageable with back exercises, massage and medicines and fomentation, avoiding lifting heavy objects.backache is common after delivery since there is overstrecthing of back and pelvic muscles during delivery, but settles with exercises,rest assured.some pain medicines may be taken
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Radiologist,  Dr. Indu Kumar's  Response
Hello

Your wife may need proper clinical examination and investigations.
She may need routine hemogram,random blood sugar,liver and renal function test,urine RE/ME,serum calcium,vitamin D and B12 estimation,ultrasound of abdomen,X-ray of L/S spine (AP/Lateral view).
She may also require MRI L/S spine.Only MRI can assess nerve root compression etc which may be the reason for her symptoms.
Treatment depend upon clinical symptoms and investigation reports.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Suggest Treatment For Sciatica Pain

hi There should be physical examination of spine first and if need be x ray /MRI should be done to locate the cause of reffered pain in legs.It is manageable with back exercises, massage and medicines and fomentation, avoiding lifting heavy objects.backache is common after delivery since there is overstrecthing of back and pelvic muscles during delivery, but settles with exercises,rest assured.some pain medicines may be taken