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What Causes Red Lines Around Knees And Numbness In Legs?

My 11 year old has red lines showing up around knees and left leg has edema and now her leg feels numb we have a Dr visit later today is this sound more serious should I take her to er? What do you think could cause this she never had a injury . Pain is in the bone
Wed, 12 Aug 2015
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology 's  Response
Hi...by what you quote I feel that your kid might be developing one of the below mentioned possibilities -

1. Septic arthritis left knee joint.
2. Cellulitis of left leg.
3. Acute angioedema.

I suggest you take her to the nearest physician right now or the nearest emergency room.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What Causes Red Lines Around Knees And Numbness In Legs?

Hi...by what you quote I feel that your kid might be developing one of the below mentioned possibilities - 1. Septic arthritis left knee joint. 2. Cellulitis of left leg. 3. Acute angioedema. I suggest you take her to the nearest physician right now or the nearest emergency room. Regards - Dr. Sumanth