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What Causes Leg Pain With Spasms And Joint Pain?
Question: so i went to the emergency room last week because of my knee i took a fall and at first it didnt hurt. i work in a resteraunt so im on my feet all day when im up on my feet for six or more hours my leg hurts its worst. i have leg spasms some calf pain and pain behind the knee. can a knee injuey cause all this pain. by the way i have high anxiety and keep being afraid i might have a bloodclot. i do not have anyother symptoms other than my leg hurts. also my thigh and the backside of my thigh. i have mild swelling around kneecap. my foots falls asleep easily and i can get my leg to feel better with rest ice and ib profen an x ray had come back clear so primaraly here to see if i should be worried about bloodclot plus i dont have insurance
Brief Answer:
You will improve with conservative treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for writing to HCM.
I don't think you have blood clot in your knee joint as you are able to perform daily activities.
Blood clot in knee joint is generally associated with serious injury like ligament and bone injury and patient has restricted movement.It can be confirmed by MRI knee joint.
Your problem is most likely due to repeated stress to your knee joints related to your profession. You are taking right treatment and you should continue it for one week more.
Besides this,you should take complete bed rest for four-five days. It will help in early healing.
You can also apply knee brace and avoid standing for prolong period.
If necessary,you can consult orthopedician.
Get well soon.
Hope i have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
You will improve with conservative treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for writing to HCM.
I don't think you have blood clot in your knee joint as you are able to perform daily activities.
Blood clot in knee joint is generally associated with serious injury like ligament and bone injury and patient has restricted movement.It can be confirmed by MRI knee joint.
Your problem is most likely due to repeated stress to your knee joints related to your profession. You are taking right treatment and you should continue it for one week more.
Besides this,you should take complete bed rest for four-five days. It will help in early healing.
You can also apply knee brace and avoid standing for prolong period.
If necessary,you can consult orthopedician.
Get well soon.
Hope i have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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