Question 1

injured leg in november, lower leg twisted under car. now has indent and hard lumps at injury site, tender to touch , pain to walk at times?

Accepted Answer

Get checked for : Strain, sprain on knee and ankle, and bruised muscle and soft tissues. Taking nsaids/motrin and applying warm packs may help in the meantime. Take care!

Question 2

what  causes numbness in my lower leg?

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Foot numbness: If its unilateral, it could be due to spine related problem. If bilateral, more systemic cause is likely, eg diabetes, neuropathy.

Question 3

what should i do for lower leg pain?

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Would all : Depend on the etiology.

Question 4

why leg hurts and numbness in my lower leg?

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Neuropathy: Neuropathy can present with numbness and pain.  There are number of conditions that can cause, please consult with a physician to find the cause.

Question 5

itchy red patch on lower leg what could it be?

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Uncertain: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination &amp; other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes.

Question 6

what is the reason for black patch on lower leg?

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You would need exam: and history to attempt to answer this question.  Please get a consult or see a clinician.

Question 7

what might bring about my severe lower leg pain?

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Leg pain: Have you ever had low back issues or injury. This may be the cause of the lower leg pain unless there was a direct injury to leg that you haven't mentioned.

Question 8

how can you treat lower leg pain when exercising?

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Can be many : Sounds like an over pronation problem. Orthotics can help.

Question 9

will i regain function in my lower leg post laminectomy?

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That is dependent on: The reason for the functional loss? Was it present pre operatively?  Did happen after you woke up from anesthesia post operatively or develop later in the post op course?  Were there is any complications associated with the surgery?  The question is too broad to really give an appropriate answer without more detail.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: lower leg pain?

Accepted Answer

Usually calf pain: Many times "lower leg pain" refers to a diagnosis to rule out a blood clot in the deep vein in the calf, even though  it can be a muscle cramp or tissue injury or venous insufficiency or arterial claudication, etc. 
So the patient needs to see a doctor to decide what is causing this pain.

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Injured leg in november, lower leg twisted under car. now has indent and hard lumps at injury site, tender to touch , pain to walk at times?

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What causes numbness in my lower leg?

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What should i do for lower leg pain?

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Why leg hurts and numbness in my lower leg?

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Itchy red patch on lower leg what could it be?

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What is the reason for black patch on lower leg?

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What might bring about my severe lower leg pain?

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How can you treat lower leg pain when exercising?

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Will i regain function in my lower leg post laminectomy?

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What is the definition or description of: lower leg pain?

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