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Q: Spinal damage
asked by: DoctorQuestion on June 19th, 2008
Could this have been caused by a very sharp blow to my lower back, lumbar region? I never had the condition before I got whacked. Thanking you in advance for your reply. Jim


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on June 20th, 2008
Neurological Disorders Answer A4296
Current medical status: Sharp pain and numbness in the sole of my right right foot and big toe. Occasionally the symtoms appear in the left foot as well. Hurts worse when I sit.
Current medical treatment: None

If the blow in the lower back was strong enough to cause spine damage and, consequently, spinal nerve pressure it could cause pain in the right foot and toe. You need an X-ray image to prove that your lumbar-sacral spine was damaged because of the blow.


You may want to consult a neurosurgeon or neurologist about this.





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