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Family Medicine (Expert Forum)
Hip, leg pain and foot numbness
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
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Hip, leg pain and foot numbness
by Omann, Aug 31, 2006 12:00AM
For the last 2 weeks I have experiencing pain in my hip and down my leg. Now my foot has become numb. Lately when I walk I have a very painful throb in my calf. The pain is so unbearable at times that I can't stand it. I sit at my desk for at least 8 hours. Could that be related to the pain that I am having?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Sep 01, 2006 12:00AM
, Sep 01, 2006 12:00AM
It may be possible that the foot pain is related to lower back, especially if there is pinched nerve or herniated disk present.
An MRI can be considered to evaluate for any disk disease. If negative, a referral to a neurologist can be considered for electrodiagnostic testing.
I would consider a referral to an orthopedist or neurologist for further evaluation. If this is due to sciatica, initial treatment would include anti-inflammatories and physical therapy.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
An MRI can be considered to evaluate for any disk disease. If negative, a referral to a neurologist can be considered for electrodiagnostic testing.
I would consider a referral to an orthopedist or neurologist for further evaluation. If this is due to sciatica, initial treatment would include anti-inflammatories and physical therapy.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
My mom suffers from chronic leg pain, and we have seen any number of doctors...
I have been doing some (amateur) research on various types of leg pain and have put up a web page with a good number of resources and links for the same - http://www.billdoll.com/dir/health/q/leg_pain.html
Check out if that page is of use to you - it has been put up for those suffering from chronic leg pain, but I have provided related resources as well
Hope this is of help, best of luck!
NS