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Pain,swelling in leg
Problem: Pain and slight swelling in different parts of the left leg, below the knees till the foot from past 10-11 months. It pains a lot sometimes that I camt even walk and sometimes it just vanishes. Medical History: No history of any severe medical illness. Have consulted many doctors but didnt get cured. some said due to wrong heavy exercises and some said due to flat foot. I also bought the sould and different kind of shoes for flat feet, but didnt.
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Dr. Pinky Parekh (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
The pain may be referred from low back if you have a weak back. Other possible diagnoses are claudication pain due to changes in blood flow. It may be simply due to tight and weak muscles.
Next Steps
Do the following stretches every two hours 3 to 4 times with 20 second holds
Towel stretch for calf
Hamstring stretch in supine
Quadriceps stretch in side lying
(look these up online for videos/pics)
Try to do walking for few minutes prior to stretch then do strerches followed by cold packs on painful areas for 15 minutes.
If pain persists consult a Orthopaedic or Specialized Physiotherapist.
Health Tips
If you notice any numbness along with pain see a Orthopaedic specialist immediately.
Good luck.
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Dr. Chethan R S
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello there...... If you have leg pain from cramps or overuse, take these steps first:
Rest as much as possible.Elevate your leg....Apply ice for up to 15 minutes. Do this 4 times per day, more often for the first few days....Gently stretch and massage cramping muscles....Take over-the-counter pain medicines....
Other treatment options will depend on the cause of your leg pain..... Consult Orthopedician.....
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