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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Leg?
Question: A week ago I fell and hurt my foot and the area on the side of my knee. I have soaked ,iced and everything but it is still swelling and hurts if I am on it too much. Should I go to the er? I have a pinched nerve at the L5 and it causes my rt leg to go out that is why I feel and I am currently in physical therapy bc I have a bad back from military
Brief Answer:
Can be a bone injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The persistent pain and swelling even after one week of the injury and inability to properly bear weight on the leg is suggestive of a bone injury or an internal injury of the knee joint. You should consult an orthopedician and get an X-ray and MRI scan done after a proper examination.
Till then keep the leg elevated on two pillows and avoid weight bearing on the leg.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be a bone injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The persistent pain and swelling even after one week of the injury and inability to properly bear weight on the leg is suggestive of a bone injury or an internal injury of the knee joint. You should consult an orthopedician and get an X-ray and MRI scan done after a proper examination.
Till then keep the leg elevated on two pillows and avoid weight bearing on the leg.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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