What Causes Radiating Pain In Left Leg, Knee And Ankle?

Posted on Wed, 9 Mar 2016

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Question : oVER THE LAST FEW WEEKS I HAVE SUFFERED LEFT LEG PAIN. IT STARTED AT TOP OF LEG , THEN MOVED DOWN TO THE KNEE AND NOW IT IS RIGHT DOWN TO MY ANKLE.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be nerve root compression or osteoarthritis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the leg that you are having can be due to a nerve root compression at the level of lumbar spine or due to a muscle sprain. With the increasing age, osteorthritis and low vitamin D3 levels can also cause such a pain.
Right now you can start taking Tablet Tylenol ( Acetaminophen) Double Strength after breakfast and after dinner. It is suggested to add calcium supplements 500mg each twice daily. This will take care of your mild symptoms in 3-5 days.
You can start with walking and aerobic fitness exercises, quadriceps strengthening, patellar tapping, lateral heel wedges, etc- under the guidance of your physiotherapist.
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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