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What Causes Severe Pain In Back And Limbs While Suffering From Lumbar Spondylosis?
hi doc...im a pharm-d student..im doing a case on a patient having lumbar spondylosis...my patient is experiencing extreme back pain folowed by exteme pain in the lower limbs, difficulty while walking and pain in the hip..since 8 months...cn u tell me d reason as to what s d cause of numbness in her lower limb?/
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Hello,
The numbness in lower limbs is most likely caused by nerve compression. He should do an MRI of lower spine to check which is the main reason , disease or condition causing the compression.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
The numbness in lower limbs is most likely caused by nerve compression. He should do an MRI of lower spine to check which is the main reason , disease or condition causing the compression.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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