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What Causes Constant Right-sided Pain In Legs And Buttocks?
I have pain in my buttocks, thigh, calf, shin, hip and knee on my right side. Pretty constant ache. not painful on walking but going up stairs is difficult and motions involving right hip, like lifting leg. Also skin in several areas very sensitive to the touch.
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Tue, 12 May 2015
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Hi,
You have symptoms of nerve root pressure in lumber spine area / hip joint sciatic nerve. Imaging investigation like MRI / CT scan would clear the site followed by cause specific treatment. This may involve oral pain medicines, steroid injection at site / physiotherapy or surgery in few cases. Please consult a spinal surgeon for specific advise.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
You have symptoms of nerve root pressure in lumber spine area / hip joint sciatic nerve. Imaging investigation like MRI / CT scan would clear the site followed by cause specific treatment. This may involve oral pain medicines, steroid injection at site / physiotherapy or surgery in few cases. Please consult a spinal surgeon for specific advise.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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