Question 1

fatigue and powerless at day duty not  night . left buttock pain when getting up after sleep?

Accepted Answer

2 separate problems: 1. Sleep apnea, common signs of sleep apnea are sleepiness and tiredness during the day due to lack of sleep during the night.
2. Lower back pain is a very common problem, affecting about 10-12% percent of the adult population in the US leading to nerve problem and pain. 
See your PCP for further investigation and treatment.

Question 2

buttock pain in higher part of glut?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: It could be coming from problems in the low back (disk degeneration, facet joint arthritis). It could be muscle pain in the buttock itself. Less commonly it can come from the sacroiliac joint.

Question 3

what can cause buttock pain in higher part of area?

Accepted Answer

Many things.: Typically, sources of pain in this area could include tendinitis of the gluteus muscles, joint pain from sacroiliac or facet joints, or even disc pain. The most common cause would be tendinitis. In your age group this may last weeks or longer. It goes on for longer than a few weeks, consider a checkup.

Question 4

what tests do i need to figure out upper left buttock pain?

Accepted Answer

Physical exam: The doctor will start with a physical exam which may be enough in many cases to determine that the pain may  be myofascial or muscle spasm. If there is not improvement with medication or physical therapy, imaging studies such as a MRI scan may be indicated.

Question 5

what icauses buttock pain radiated to thigh?

Accepted Answer

A pinched nerve: A pinched nerve or compressed nerve root (l3/4 is possible). Alternatively, msucle spasm and pain from facet joints can cause similar pain.

Question 6

does fibromyalgia cause lower buttock pain?

Accepted Answer

Fibromyalgia: Pain in different locations, along with other symptoms. Localized pain could mean other things. Consult your primary care doctor.

Question 7

stiff back +buttock pain for the last 3 years now, please help?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle changes : Can help! not smoking, weight control and regular exercise are the key ones.  Modifying activity that  aggravates the back, trying a back support and use of medication if not medically contraindicated can also make a difference.  Physical therapy and injections through pain management may help. Most are treated non operatively.  See your physician prior to starting workouts if out of shape.

Question 8

what causes severe buttock pain down leg?

Accepted Answer

Nerve irritation: Buttock pain that radiates down  a leg most likely is the result of a nerve irritation. It may be secondary to a herniated disc, foraminal stenosis or muscular compression as in the piriformis syndrome. Would recommend that you see your pcp for an evaluation to determine your exact diagnosis.

Question 9

hip and buttock pain lasting 2 years since delivery. why?

Accepted Answer

Examination: You need to see an orthopedic surgeon to undergo an evaluation including a pelvic & bilateral hip mri.

Question 10

is buttock pain and swelling usually due to a back problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes,but: Pain in buttocks is caused by back problems. Swelling is not. Consider torn glut.

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