Suggest Treatment For Severe Lower Leg Pain

Posted on Thu, 10 Nov 2016

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Thu, 10 Nov 2016 Answered on

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Question : hi,
last year I ran for half marathon about 20 km,since then my lower part of my left & Right leg is paining.
I undergo for an digital x-ray but nothing is being observed.
what could I do.do I need to consult orthopaedic specialist.

please suggest.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could be excess stress on bones due to unaccustomed activity

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Thanks for the query.

Since you are doing unaccustomed activity like suddenly running a marathon, your bones were not prepared to bear the stress. This is the reason for the pain.

I would advise you to keep the limb elevated. Apply ice thrice a day. Take Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day after meals for 5 days and Tablet Rabeprazole twice a day before meals for 5 days.

Avoid running, jogging for 15 days .

If possible, do upload your Xray for my review.

Thanks and regards.

Dr. Aashish Raghu

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