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Why am I having pain, numbness and bladder control issues?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a 27-year-old male and have pain, numbness and bladder control issues. Kindly guide me.
Answered by Dr. Chitrangada Jitendra

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MBBS

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Dr. Chitrangada Jitendra is a Radiologist specializing in Radiodiagnostic techniques. She can do X-ray imaging interpretation and ultrasound diagnostics. She can do a CT (Computed Tomography) scan analysis, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) evaluation, and interventional radiology procedures. She can also do mammography screening and breast imaging. She performs Fluoroscopy-guided interventions and imaging for trauma and emergency care.

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Hi,

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Pain numbness and bladder control issues point towards spine pathology. If you have done some MRI, then please upload the images else I would recommend a dorsolumbar spine MRI.

For more information consult a radiologist online.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

The DICOM files have been uploaded.

Answered by Dr. Chitrangada Jitendra

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Chitrangada Jitendra is a Radiologist specializing in Radiodiagnostic techniques. She can do X-ray imaging interpretation and ultrasound diagnostics. She can do a CT (Computed Tomography) scan analysis, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) evaluation, and interventional radiology procedures. She can also do mammography screening and breast imaging. She performs Fluoroscopy-guided interventions and imaging for trauma and emergency care.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

On observing your MRI scan (attachment removed to protect patient identity) the L4-L5 and L5-S1 discs are desiccated. There are central and right paracentral disc bulges at L4-L5 and L5-S1 levels indenting the thecal sac, traversing nerves and compressing the right exiting nerve roots along with ligaments favor hypertrophy and causing the tingling and numbness, predominantly in your right leg.

The probable diagnosis: Neuropathy and neurogenic bladder.

Investigations: Flow cytometry if clinically indicated.

The involvement of sacral nerves leads to neurogenic bladder issues as in your case.

For more information consult a radiologist online.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At February 21, 2018
Reviewed At May 6, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Chitrangada Jitendra is a Radiologist specializing in Radiodiagnostic techniques. She can do X-ray imaging interpretation and ultrasound diagnostics. She can do a CT (Computed Tomography) scan analysis, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) evaluation, and interventional radiology procedures. She can also do mammography screening and breast imaging. She performs Fluoroscopy-guided interventions and imaging for trauma and emergency care.

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Dr. Chitrangada Jitendra
Dr. Chitrangada Jitendra

Radiology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Chitrangada Jitendra is a Radiologist specializing in Radiodiagnostic techniques. She can do X-ray imaging interpretation and ultrasound diagnostics. She can do a CT (Computed Tomography) scan analysis, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) evaluation, and interventional radiology procedures. She can also do mammography screening and breast imaging. She performs Fluoroscopy-guided interventions and imaging for trauma and emergency care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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