What is causing my leg pain - dropped bladder or sciatica?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am a 79-year-old female with a dropped bladder that could be causing a lot of pain in my left leg, but I also have sciatica. The lower parts of my legs have a stinging and pain feeling quite often. I have been to the gynecologist and was told that there is no connection between the two, according to them. What exercise can I do immediately to relieve these feelings in the lower legs? Besides that, I am in excellent health.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
I agree with your physician that your bladder issue has no relation to the pain in your legs. Most likely, it is due to sciatica.
Management of sciatica includes weight reduction, local painkiller creams, Vitamin B 12, Pregabalin tablets, and surgery if the pain is severe and if there is motor function abnormality.
Physiotherapy could be helpful.
Thank you.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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