ORTHOPEDICS

I HAVE PAIN STARTING FROM MY LOWER LEFT HIP AREA AND SPREADING DOWN MY LEFT SIDE LEG TO THE BASE OF THE KNEE .IT IS EASED WHEN I SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES , BUT RETURNS WHEN I RETURN TO MY ACTIVITES. I ALSO NOTICE A NUMBNESS IN MY ENTIRE CALF AREA.
NEED ADVICE IMMEDIATELY.

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

Well, without a clinical evaluation it would be difficult to determine the cause of your pain. Possibilities that may need to be considered include infections/ inflammations, bursitis, tendonitis, arthritis, capsulitis, ligament/ tendon tears, growths/ tumours, nerve impingement, avascular necrosis, fractures, dislocations, etc. I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. Meanwhile you may try some tylenol/ OTC NSAIDS and see if these are helpful for pain relief.
Hope this helps.

Take care!