Question 1

3yr old has pain in one leg calf area almost every night. no swelling fever or limping. hurting on and off for 1 1/2 yrs. no fever. fine during day.

Accepted Answer

?: needs to be examined by his/her doctor, what's comforting though is that your child is growing, acting fine, no swelling or other symptom, just observe for now, and check with the pediatrician for reassurance

Question 2

child complains for a second day that a calf on one leg hurts and now also an ankle, limping for 2 days no swelling, redness and not hot. what is it?

Accepted Answer

SIMPLE TO SERIOUS: Does the child feel sick? Fever? Calf bigger than other side? It could be something as simple as a muscle strain/sprain, to an infection, leg fracture, or something very serious but also very rare in children; a DVT. This should be checked by a pediatrician.

Question 3

my one leg paining long time?

Accepted Answer

Need consultation: One common cause of pain in one leg is a pinched nerve in the back causing Sciatica. However there are other possible causes also. Impossible to give specific advice without knowing more about the nature of your pain. You may find an online consultation here at Health Tap to be helpful. Best would be a video or phone chat(can turn off video) or an INBOX TEXT chat.

Question 4

can lymphydema occur in one leg only?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it can affect one extremity more than the other.

Question 5

is one safer: a leg press or a leg extension?

Accepted Answer

Leg workouts: Both safe if done correctly.

Question 6

is it normal to have one leg longer than the other?

Accepted Answer

Maybe; sometimes not: Most people are not perfectly symmetrical, and some people have unequal leg lengths. A primary care doctor or an orthopedic doctor can measure the legs, and also examine the hips, pelvis, and spine to see if there is anything to worry about. In order to have a good exam, the patient will need to be almost completely undressed so that the whole spine/hips/legs can been viewed at the same time.

Question 7

what to do if i am only half freckled (only one leg)?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: If that is your only medical issue, relax and enjoy who you are.

Question 8

my one leg has a gripping pain that moves around leg?

Accepted Answer

Hmmm?: lots of possibilities that can cause leg pain, if not resolving with simple treatments like rest, ice, and over the counter anti-inflamatories, get checked by a musculoskeletal specialist who may be able to better clarify the diagnosis and guide treatment

Question 9

one leg longer than the other, any solutions like pt?

Accepted Answer

That depends: First, most of the time one longer leg makes very little difference except when you buy pants! sometimes it can lead to muscle pain and imbalance. Then physical therapy can be very helpful.

Question 10

what will happen if one leg is shorter than the other?

Accepted Answer

Short limb: This is what we call a limb length discrepency.  The problems that we can see, mainly arthritis and pain, are normally biomechanical in nature.  Simple things like a lift build into one of your shoes can help balance out the discrepency.  Surgery to lengthen the leg is reserved for severe conditions.

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3yr old has pain in one leg calf area almost every night. no swelling fever or limping. hurting on and off for 1 1/2 yrs. no fever. fine during day.

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Child complains for a second day that a calf on one leg hurts and now also an ankle, limping for 2 days no swelling, redness and not hot. what is it?

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My one leg paining long time?

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Can lymphydema occur in one leg only?

A member asked:

Is one safer: a leg press or a leg extension?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have one leg longer than the other?

A member asked:

What to do if i am only half freckled (only one leg)?

A member asked:

My one leg has a gripping pain that moves around leg?

A member asked:

One leg longer than the other, any solutions like pt?

A member asked:

What will happen if one leg is shorter than the other?

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