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Pain, Numbness In Lower Part Of Knee Due To An Accident. What Is The Treatment?
i got into a jetski accident and my leg swung outward and into the side of the jet ski. i have pain and numbness in the lower part of my knee by my leg and where the joints connect. the swelling has gone down but it has been a few days. i can walk on it but for only short periods before i feel pain. should i see a doctor ?
Mon, 29 Apr 2013
Hello,
thanks for using health care magic.
From the description you have given, its likely
that you had compression of neurovascular
structures that is causing you to have the numb-
ness and feel pains after walking a for a while.
If the symptoms are improving, then its less likely
to be a severe condition that you should really worry
about.
However, a small injury can lead to devastating compli-
cations thus if you could visit a doctor for initial evalua-
tion and for at least an x-ray, you will be better re-
assured on the outcome.
Meanwhile, you could take some pain killers such as
paracetamol and apply ice on the region daily.
Hope this helps you.
Best regards
Dr Achuo
thanks for using health care magic.
From the description you have given, its likely
that you had compression of neurovascular
structures that is causing you to have the numb-
ness and feel pains after walking a for a while.
If the symptoms are improving, then its less likely
to be a severe condition that you should really worry
about.
However, a small injury can lead to devastating compli-
cations thus if you could visit a doctor for initial evalua-
tion and for at least an x-ray, you will be better re-
assured on the outcome.
Meanwhile, you could take some pain killers such as
paracetamol and apply ice on the region daily.
Hope this helps you.
Best regards
Dr Achuo
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