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What Could Be The Cause Of Stabbing Pain In Leg And Ankle?

I have been having stabbing pain in my lower left leg for about 2 weeks. The pain is around my ankle on the outside of my left leg and radiates ups to the outside of my calf. There is no swelling, I did not hurt my leg. It is really painful to walk down stairs. Its weird because the pain feels like it is deep inside my leg and the pains are very sharp but yet when I touch my leg it doesn't hurt to the touch, or to rub it...but it does continue to throb deep inside and then it will have shooting pains....It is making it hard for me to exercise as walking is uncomfortable. The pain happens when I am walking, sitting , sleeping....all the time,
Mon, 20 Jan 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
The symptoms that you have described could be related to a muscle tear, muscle spasm, deep vein thrombosis or a vascular disorder.
I would suggest the following for evaluation.
1. X XXXXXXX of the affected joint to assess the status of the articular surfaces.
2. vascular doppler to assess the status of blood supply as well as the venous drainage .
If the above investigations are normal then you just require certain food additives containing Vit E , Vit b complex , calcium, glucoseamines and omega fatty acids.
Plenty of water is of utmost importance accompanied by a active lifestyle.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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What Could Be The Cause Of Stabbing Pain In Leg And Ankle?

Hello, Thanks for your query. The symptoms that you have described could be related to a muscle tear, muscle spasm, deep vein thrombosis or a vascular disorder. I would suggest the following for evaluation. 1. X XXXXXXX of the affected joint to assess the status of the articular surfaces. 2. vascular doppler to assess the status of blood supply as well as the venous drainage . If the above investigations are normal then you just require certain food additives containing Vit E , Vit b complex , calcium, glucoseamines and omega fatty acids. Plenty of water is of utmost importance accompanied by a active lifestyle. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care