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What Causes Pain In Leg After An Injury?

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Posted on Mon, 9 Feb 2015
Question: I fell and scraped both shins on the bucket of a skid steer. One leg had 11 stitches the other just had about an inck of pealed skin. I also have a chipped bone in my ankle on that leg and wore a soft boot on it yesterday. I have very little pain in the leg with stitches. The other leg hurts like needles sticking or like a sparkler is layed on it. Not only where the sore is but a couple inches around it. It even hurts to touch the hair on that part of my leg. Any ideas?
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
i would need you to answer a few queries

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic.

I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad , i have read your question and will try to answer it in detail with possibilities and suggested treatment.

For me to help you better, I would like you to answer a few querries in order to make me rule out few possibilitie.

I have seen the pictures you sent me and these pictures answer many id my questions but still i need a confirmation from you.In first impression like looks like inflammatory response post trauma.

1- Is there any discharge, pus etc in the wound?

2- Is the area around the wound red edematous? Swollen or wrinkeled?

3- Is there any darkening at the area around the wound?

4- Does it itch?

5- Do you get fevers these days?

6- It the paining area warmer than the skin otherwise?

I am waiting for your response thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (4 hours later)
1 No discharge.
2.it is red.
3. No darkening other than bruising.
4. No itching, just burning and occational needle like sticks.
5. No fever.
6. It does seem to be warmer.
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Your problem is NOT dangerous and is very treatable.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back,

Images your provided and answers you gave were really helpful in understanding the condition I want to assure you that this not a dangerous situation you don't have signs of infection would was my real concern your problem is very simple and very treatable.

My opinion:

Your symptoms are very similar to late onset inflammation at trauma site, this presents with redness slight warmth and pricking or burning sensation , this condition is very common specially in blunt trauma situations over area where skin doesn't get breached but under lying tissue area gets damaged.


How to deal with it:

1- Keep the area warm , you can use warm compresses.

2- Don't wear shoes which continuously rub over the area, wear soft socks over it.

3- Over the counter topical ibuprofen or diclofenac sodium creams are very helpful in a week of so they result in dramatic decrease in symptoms. Rubbing these creams over the are also relieves minor tissue adhesions under skin and with time tissues get relaxed this helps too. So they have dual advantages and indeed safest treatment option to use.

4- I would also suggest my patients to use Brufen 400 mg twice a day or Tylenol 500 mg twice a day for 5 days.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

This will take about a week or so and then you will not have to use any med afterwards. This can be cured with very simple lifestyle modification and medical treatment. Care with selection of shoes is also important.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!


Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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What Causes Pain In Leg After An Injury?

Brief Answer: i would need you to answer a few queries Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic. I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad , i have read your question and will try to answer it in detail with possibilities and suggested treatment. For me to help you better, I would like you to answer a few querries in order to make me rule out few possibilitie. I have seen the pictures you sent me and these pictures answer many id my questions but still i need a confirmation from you.In first impression like looks like inflammatory response post trauma. 1- Is there any discharge, pus etc in the wound? 2- Is the area around the wound red edematous? Swollen or wrinkeled? 3- Is there any darkening at the area around the wound? 4- Does it itch? 5- Do you get fevers these days? 6- It the paining area warmer than the skin otherwise? I am waiting for your response thanks.