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Suggest Treatment For Constant Electric Pain From Thigh Through Knee To The Calf

Posted on Mon, 17 Aug 2015

Question: Hit thigh in Sept 2014. Had bruising, occasional pain. Now, I have constant electric pain down to calf and swelling around knee. Why ?

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hematoma or nerve injury should be ruled out.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM

I have gone through your query. Hematoma or nerve injury can be the reason. So those should be ruled out. Examination by an orthopedian followed by x ray will be helpful to rule out this.

In case of any hematoma suppressing blood vessels or nerves it should be evacuated surgically. Ice pack application, NSAIDs like nimusulide, neurotropic drugs and physiotherapy will be helpful also.
A consultation with an orthopedian is well appreciated.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if any thing not clear.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (8 minutes later)

Is it surprising that without medical attention my pain and weakness has increased from ocassional after the brushing to everyday?

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explained below.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.

Thank you for your follow up.

Hematoma or nerve injury can give such symptoms. Weaknesses and pain can be trouble some and increasing day by day. So a consultation with an orthopedian should be done as soon as possible. X ray will be needed also. In case of inconsistency MRI might be required.

Let me know if any thing not clear. I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar