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What Causes Swollen And Heavy Leg Post Recovery From Lump On Lower Leg?

Posted on Mon, 7 Mar 2016

Question: Hi I have a painless lump on my lower leg,its been there for about 3 months my leg is swollen and feels heavier to lift than the other.I did have pain when I first noticed the lump 3 months ago but the pain went.I had an ultra sound done today and it come back nothing was there.i had 2 people one a doctor look at the ultra sound while it was being done cause they could see and feel the lump and see my leg was swollen but they could not see anything else.The doctor told me to keep an eye on it and if it gets bigger or sore than ask my doctor for an mri to be done on it.Should I let it go and keep an eyes on it or do something else?

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Talk to the Radiologist.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and the images that you have posted.
Noted your history of a lump on lower leg which started as a painful one 3 months ago but the pain eventually went away.
The leg is swollen, feels heavier to lift than the other. If the ultrasonic density of the lump is same as the tissues around ultrasonography may not detect the lump in spite we feel it.
It is prudent if you can please discuss this issue with the Radiologist and ask a direct question whether MRI will help or not; if it does as per the opinion of your Radiologist, go ahead with MRI , get a diagnosis for facilitating further management as the lump is already months old.

I hope this answer helps you for early diagnosis.

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

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (32 hours later)

thank you that was helpful. I went to the doctor today and she is sending me for an xray. She seemed stund to me as the lump is there but they cant find anything. If it comes back still nothing we are going to leave it for 6 months and ill keep an eye on it and see if it changes

Thank you

I cant afford am mri that's why im getting an xray instead

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please tell me the report of X-ray.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
I can understand MRI is costly.
Keeping an eye and regular review by your Doctor are necessary.
Please let me know the report of the X-ray. Please the Radiologist what is to be looked for so that he can assist most.

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

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (40 hours later)

here are my xray im going to the docs tomorrow

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Report please

Detailed Answer:
Please post the report of the X-ray given by the Radiologist and the opinion of your Doctor so that we can discuss further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (34 hours later)

my doctor didn't give me the report she did say that there was no abnormalities on the bone or tissue. I do have some authorities on my knee and there are two small dark spots on the imagine of my xray near the lining of the egde on my leg if you understand what I mean. You can see the lump to. They has requsted me to get a mri done. I just wish someone would tell me what it can be or is it just nothing

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
may be nothing and MRI will give better diagnosis.

Detailed Answer:
X-rays are primary investigations and are good for bony defects.
Looks normal, there is lots of overlapping of the tissues including the bones hence the densities can be varied and deceptive.....
If possible, get the MRI done. How much does it cost in your currency in your country?

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

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (31 minutes later)

220 to 250 dollars I will get I done next week I hope its nothing

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
will wait for results

Detailed Answer:
Waiting for the results

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

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (23 hours later)

I'm having some issues with my leg tonight I am getting this tightness and sort it like tingly feeling on my foot tho and a hot rush up my leg it quite annoying could this have something to do with the limp?

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please post clear photographs

Detailed Answer:
Noted your recent history of tightness, tingly on foot and hot rush up the leg.
Could be related to the lump.
If possible post clear photographs of the affected part and area and foot.
You can try to elevate the foot (with support of something like pillows or so) in lying down position above the heart level, may help in relieving symptoms.

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