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I ve been experiencing back pain for the past year. It started with shin pain in my left leg then moved to my left buttock area. The pain I feel is primarily when I ve been sleeping for about 6 hours. It is less severe when I am awake and moving around.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in the left leg. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like cramp or muscle spasm , some medications , such as diuretics and statins , muscle strains , tendonitis , deep vein thrombosis , arthritis or slipped disk. I would suggest you to apply warm compresses , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like blood test , nerve conduction test along with CT scan or MRI to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement , anti inflammatory along with physical therapy . Sometimes condition like sciatica and compressed fracture of spine can also cause such pain , physical therapy will be helpful in both .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Left Leg
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in the left leg. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like cramp or muscle spasm , some medications , such as diuretics and statins , muscle strains , tendonitis , deep vein thrombosis , arthritis or slipped disk. I would suggest you to apply warm compresses , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like blood test , nerve conduction test along with CT scan or MRI to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement , anti inflammatory along with physical therapy . Sometimes condition like sciatica and compressed fracture of spine can also cause such pain , physical therapy will be helpful in both . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari