Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain On The Inner Side Below My Knee

Posted on Sun, 15 Jan 2017

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Question : I had severe pain on the along the inner side of my right leg below knee. Dr said it was bursa, he injected my leg 5 days ago, and I can not walk, pain when I put pressure on my leg. Swelling and tenderness on site of injection. What do you recommend, I have iced and elevated my leg for the last 4 days, do not seem to be getting better.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Infection needs to be ruled out.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Local steroid injection helps to reduce the inflammation but it can cause an initial pain also. Since it has been 4 days since the injection, you can do a hot compress now and in case the swelling is gradually increasing then do consult your orthopedician to rule out an infection or a hematoma. Rest and pain killers will help in gradually reducing the swelling.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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