Spondylolysis is the age-related wear and tear seen in the area of the spinal discs. Lumbar spondylolysis is seen in places where new bone formation takes place when the annular ligament is stretched. Some of its symptoms include tingling, numbness, radiating pain in the back, legs, toe, etc.
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What are the causes of numbness and body pain?
Query: Hello doctor,I am experiencing numbness in my body, stabbing pain in my left leg, and back pain when I sit for long hours.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you have developed lumbar spondylitis, which is an inflammatory disease of the spinal cord affecting the hands and knees. Please do a lower back X-ray or MRI (magnetic resonance imagi... Read Full »
What is the reason for my severe back pain and pain in the hip, buttocks, and thigh?
Query: Hello doctor, I had lower back pain which was not bad at first. After a few weeks, it has gotten worse. I have a pain in the hip, buttocks, and thigh as well now. I recently joined work, and I cannot perform at work as the pain is unbearable. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have been suffering from a lower backache that is radiating to the buttocks and thigh. It seems to be due to a nerve compression which is the cause. You need to see an orthopedician for that. An X-ray of the lumbar spine should be done and an MRI lumbar spine also... Read Full »
I am suffering from lumbar spondylosis. Please interpret my test reports.
Query: Hello doctor,I am suffering from lumbar spondylosis. I just want to show my report to a doctor. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would be happy to assist you with your query. Your X-ray suggests you have lumbar spondylosis. In other words, this means you have arthritis changes present in your lower spine. This can be managed through a number of different methods. Firstly, I would suggest seeking ... Read Full »