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What Causes Pain In The Lower Leg?

I am a 57 yo female. I am experiencing lower leg pain in the front of the leg. It is slightly inflamed. It has been going on for about a week off and on. I took a short flight yesterday, about 45 minutes. It feels like a cramp. I have stretched the leg to try and relieve the pain to little success.
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Hello and welcome to Healthcamagic.
considering your pain type and recent flight, it may be caused by deep vein thrombosis and you should do Doppler ultrasound to rule this out. till that,try to avoid long sitting or standing,keep leg elevated and apply elastic stockings.
I hope I have answered your query. I wish you a nice day.
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What Causes Pain In The Lower Leg?

Hello and welcome to Healthcamagic. considering your pain type and recent flight, it may be caused by deep vein thrombosis and you should do Doppler ultrasound to rule this out. till that,try to avoid long sitting or standing,keep leg elevated and apply elastic stockings. I hope I have answered your query. I wish you a nice day.