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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Legs?
Question: Yes, thank you. For almost four weeks my son has experienced pain, swelling, and discoloration in the back of his leg, from the thigh downward. He has had an ultra-sound, CBC, ex-ray, and nothing was found. He sees his doctor and nothing else is done. The discoloration has been reduced but now the front of his leg below the knee ha s developed a dusky color. He still has the pain and swelling, but some of the swelling has been reduced. Thank you for your answer.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear what your son is going through. I am not exactly sure why he has this at this time but would love to review an image of this leg for clues. This might represent a spontaneous bleeding into the tissues and muscle or inflammation of the muscles such as myositis, pyodermal gangrenosum, etc. However, it is already a good sign that the pain and swelling and regressing.
Also, report any other medications beside percocet that he might be using at this time.
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PLease, upload an image for review!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear what your son is going through. I am not exactly sure why he has this at this time but would love to review an image of this leg for clues. This might represent a spontaneous bleeding into the tissues and muscle or inflammation of the muscles such as myositis, pyodermal gangrenosum, etc. However, it is already a good sign that the pain and swelling and regressing.
Also, report any other medications beside percocet that he might be using at this time.
To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.
I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.
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