because of the the pain he cannot walk properly.he also says that he does not have joint pain. please help.
2007-06-04 21:08:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I would start a visit to his family doctor - trying to pick which specialist to see without having him examined would be tough (as someone as answered, it could be many things).
That being said - I've worked in neurosurgery for 20 years and based on what you've described and his age, it sounds like a narrowing of the spinal canal that is called "Spinal Stenosis". This is a common condition that causes the type of pain you describe. (Often hurts more with walking, but not so badly if they walk leaning forward, like leaning on a shopping cart -- Sound like your Dad's symptoms?)
Below is a link to patient info from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, a respected organization that describes the symptoms more fully, how it is diagnosed and some treatment options.
Hope this helps - Good luck to your Dad!
2007-06-05 01:04:05 · answer #1 · answered by FlyGirl24 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only a doctor can give him the proper test for this. I have been through the mill on that, from cardiopulmonary, to back. Since I have severe back problems it was diagnosed as nerve damage to the spinal nerves. I've been on a drug called "Reqip" but, it's of little good for me.
Take him to a good doctor to start with.
2007-06-05 06:27:11 · answer #2 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make an appointment with his Family Doctor and/or a Specialist - Orthopedic for a complete evaluation! Could be nothing OR something very serious!
2007-06-05 05:05:02 · answer #3 · answered by jennifersuem40 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are right , only a doctor can make a proper diagnosis, but sounds like blood clots. very comon in a man his age.
2007-06-05 08:16:19 · answer #4 · answered by GONE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only a doctor can make a proper diagnosis. Take him to see one as soon as you can.
2007-06-05 04:19:05 · answer #5 · answered by Kalyansri 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to the doctor to make sure whatever is wrong with him, but it sounds like a blood clot or ostiosis.
2007-06-05 04:21:55 · answer #6 · answered by christina_tranchita 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not to alarm you but he may have a blood clot in his leg.. YOu need to take him to the dr. and have this checked out.. .
2007-06-05 04:57:52 · answer #7 · answered by xtech930 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause he is 74...some of the nerve have no streght...
less walking or carry heavy stuff...avoid sliperry places..
bring her to docter or give him suplement..calsium one will do for him...
2007-06-05 04:22:04 · answer #8 · answered by henny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋