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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Nerve Of Lower Leg

Hi, I had a small accident and had sore in my leg. It got healed after some time...Now after a month I have my nerve turned red and I can feel small swelling in the nerve. It is below the knee...in lower leg.It hurts a little while walking...is it Sciatica or something else?What is the treatment?
Wed, 7 May 2014
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From your symptoms this can possibly be a neuroma which typically forms after injuries when a nerve is injured. To confirm this diagnosis it is best to get in touch with a plastic surgeon who would then be able to deal with this matter efficiently.

Dr. Souvik Adhikari
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Nerve Of Lower Leg

Hello, From your symptoms this can possibly be a neuroma which typically forms after injuries when a nerve is injured. To confirm this diagnosis it is best to get in touch with a plastic surgeon who would then be able to deal with this matter efficiently. Dr. Souvik Adhikari