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What Causes Pain And Tenderness In The Legs?

I think I have a hairline fracture but I do not know how to tell if it is there I have tenderness all up my right front of my leg from my big toe then shooting pains up my leg to my knee and I have a tensor bandage on it I had a hot shower when I said but it’s still really hurts I was kicking the soccer ball and actually get the gravel kicking the soccer ball and it would hurt ever since then should I go see the doctor or ice it and see how goes?.
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

A hairline fracture cannot be diagnosed without an X-ray. It is important to determine whether it is a hairline fracture or not. I would advise you to get an X-ray done as soon as possible as it is not advisable to self-diagnose yourself.

If it is a hairline fracture, then you would only be required to rest the affected leg and apply a crepe bandage. But if it is a complete fracture, then you will be required to get your leg in a cast.

Meanwhile, you can take an over-the-counter painkiller like Advil medicine to relieve the pain.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nazma.amman
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What Causes Pain And Tenderness In The Legs?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. A hairline fracture cannot be diagnosed without an X-ray. It is important to determine whether it is a hairline fracture or not. I would advise you to get an X-ray done as soon as possible as it is not advisable to self-diagnose yourself. If it is a hairline fracture, then you would only be required to rest the affected leg and apply a crepe bandage. But if it is a complete fracture, then you will be required to get your leg in a cast. Meanwhile, you can take an over-the-counter painkiller like Advil medicine to relieve the pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nazma.amman