Suggest Treatment For Pain In Left Leg

Posted on Sun, 12 Apr 2015

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Question : Ten or more years ago i suffered a severe bruise to my left leg or 4 inches above the ankle. This gave me some discomfort for maybe 4 to 6 months. However no symptoms for the last several years. About 6 weeks ago I fell on my left side injuring my hip. The hip does give me some pain - no surgery- but now that area of my leg that I previously injured is giving me spasmodic pain abd I'm wondering why that is. The fall didn't seem to affect that area.

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Due to fall there can be injury to hip and spine.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have read your query,

Due to fall there can be injury to hip and spine.
I will advise you to do MRI spine and hip X ray.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, you can consult physiotherapist for help.
Continue physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy which will give quick relief.
Gabapentin can help to reduce leg pain caused by spinal nerve compression.

I will advise high intake of fluid and potassium to reduce spasmodic leg pain.
You can start vit B12 and vit D supplement.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

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