Brief Answer:
Not likely to be a PE. No need for visit to ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic.
These symptoms do not suggest a
deep vein thrombosis. The symptoms which are commonly seen are pain, swelling and tenderness in one of your legs (usually your calf), a heavy ache in the affected area, warm skin in the area of the clot, redness of your skin, particularly at the back of your leg or below the knee. Although some DVTs are completely painless.
Numbness would not be a symptom.
I would like to reassure you that you do not need to go to the ER.
As to the cause of this pain, it could be
arthritis although this does not explain the numb area.
Paracetamol and
ibuprofen would help the pain. If the symptoms continue, then a visit to your doctor for examination and investigation would be my suggestion but this does not need to be urgent.
I hope this is of help. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA