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What Does Severe Leg Pain Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 26 Oct 2017

Question: I am looking for an Orthopaedics
for my mom who is suffering from severe leg pains

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be due to multiple reasons

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
Severe leg pain at her age could be due to multiple reasons.
Common ones are :
1. Knee osteoarthritis
2. Lumbar disc prolapse or lumbar spondylosis
3. Could be Osteoporosis( weakness in the bones)
I suggest that you please describe her symptoms in details and any X Ray or other reports which are available. Continue with the pain killers.
Waiting for the details.
Thanx

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Gopal (6 minutes later)

Thank you for the prompt reply.

The pain is mostly in her calf's and ankles.

What is the name of the X-Ray we have to get - can you please term it?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
X ray both knees

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Please get the following to begin with
X Rays of both knees AP/Lat and L S Spine AP/Lat
Bone densitometry- Dexa @ Sites
Se Calcium, Se Phosphate, Se Phosphatase , S Vit D3 , S Vit B12
Will wait for the results.It might take a day or two.
Thanx

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Gopal (12 minutes later)

She actually had fever for couple of days and then the pains followed. Can this be case of Chicken Gunia? If it is, do we need X-Ray's in that case as well?

Thanks for your Help again.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes , X Rays are required.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Chicken gunia fever usually lasts for more than two days.
For Evaluation of knee joint X rays are the basic requirements.
Thanx

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana