Question 1

i have a pain at my lower leg?

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Pain: Leg pain can be for various reasons.  Strain of muscle, arthritis,  stress fracture or DVT would be common causes of pain.

Question 2

i have stabing pains in lower leg?

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The list of: possible causes is much too long to even start here!
More information is necessary
You can start with your age! Include more medical info!

Hope this helps!

Dr Z

Question 3

how can lower leg edema be treated?

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Swelling: Or edema, has several very different causes and because of that- different treatments.  Water retention due to cardiac issues needs to be treated medically, vein problems can be addressed by compression hose and elevation, lymphatic swelling needs compression via stockings and lympedema pumps.

Question 4

everytime i step my lower leg hurts?

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Many possibilities: It may just be low potassium or magnesium but any "horrible" pain should be evaluated asap.  See a doctor.

Question 5

i have burning in front of lower leg?

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Concern is infection: First concern is infection- would make sure it is not warm or significantly red- if so you need to see your physician for possible antibiotics,  nerve issues can also contribute f you are a diabetic.  Ok to wait it out if there are no true signs of infection.

Question 6

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 7

how can herpes transfer to your lower leg?

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Yes: The transmission of herpes is not 100% with contact but increases with any breaks in skin or contact with mucosal membranes.  One could potentially "auto-inoculate" or spread the herpes virus to different parts of their body this way.

Question 8

what is between the talus and the lower leg?

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The ankle joint: The ankle is the joint above the talus and under the lower leg (tibia).

Question 9

does sciatica nerve cause pain on lower leg?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Leg pain and sciatica are synonymoud.

Question 10

what could cause the left lower leg to swell?

Accepted Answer

A lot of things: Unilateral swelling could have many differential diagnoses.  Some are a blood clot, injury, a stress fracture, infection, venous insufficiency, tumors and possibly even gout.  The history and physical exams are critical to determine the cause.

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