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What Causes Pain In The Leg Post A Fall?

I fell off of a dock 3 weeks ago & hit my inner knee, mid thigh, calf & ankle pretty bad. I had an ultrasound done for DVT which I did not have, but the pain in my leg is increasing although the swelling & bruising have gone down. My leg is also hot to touch where I hit it. Should I be concerned or just give it time to heal? I am a 47 yr old female with RA, osteoarthritis & spinal stenosis.
Thu, 9 Apr 2015
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Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion with history of RA, I would be concerned regarding you having secondary infection. you need to have blood counts, and X Ray screening to rule out all this. Please consult your doctor.
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What Causes Pain In The Leg Post A Fall?

Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion with history of RA, I would be concerned regarding you having secondary infection. you need to have blood counts, and X Ray screening to rule out all this. Please consult your doctor. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. Special note- Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only.