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What Causes Heaviness In The Legs And Knee Numbness While Having Scoliosis?
Hi, I am a 36 year old female with scoliosis and my back hurts all the time especially the lower. I have recently become more active and started taking karate, i have been pushing hard and jog etc. several days ago I woke up with a kinda bad pain in my right, well sort of my hip butt sort of my leg kinda around my butt, my leg felt a bit funny ass well like it was kinda asleep, its been 5 days, the pain in my hip seems to be gone but my leg is heavy feeling and around my knee is numb, and has felt like this for days. im actually getting scared cause its not getting better..
Sat, 29 Sep 2018
Hi,
It is due to nerve impingement by a deformed spine.
As of now, you can take analgesics like Aceclofenac or Tramadol for pain relief.
If symptoms persist you can consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It is due to nerve impingement by a deformed spine.
As of now, you can take analgesics like Aceclofenac or Tramadol for pain relief.
If symptoms persist you can consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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