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Pain In Lower Leg. Used Heparine Gel. Do I Need A Doctor?
Thank you very much; I m scared because from yesterday night after I have been eating a few salty potatoes chips I experienced stabbing pain in my lower right leg across the tibia but not in the bone (seems very superficial or in soft tissues ; and lateral exterior either; I rubbed a gel with Heparine , but soon the stabbing It s been almost 24 hours; I do not know if is from my veines which always I had problems with especially when is approaching a bad weather (rainy, cloudy or windy) please tell me if is scary and I need to see a doctor tomorrow or to get a Diclofenac for inflammation YYYY@YYYY
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Sun, 6 Oct 2013
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Hello
As per your history it may be just superficial irritation or muscle cramp.
You may use diclofenac gel and take tab methylcobalamine 1500 mg daily.
You can do hot fomentation and take rest.
drink plenty of water.
If pain persist then you need to show to doctor .
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
As per your history it may be just superficial irritation or muscle cramp.
You may use diclofenac gel and take tab methylcobalamine 1500 mg daily.
You can do hot fomentation and take rest.
drink plenty of water.
If pain persist then you need to show to doctor .
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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