Question 1

area in the upper outer lower leg below the fibula head that's sensitive to touch. doesn't hurt to run or walk.  feel slight pull when pointing toes ?

Accepted Answer

AFootDropInTheBucket: A nerve passes superficially around that area(the peroneal nerve) so maybe you bumped it or you cross your legs a lot. Sometimes scar tissue develops there but that's rare.There are muscles in that area that can become sore or their insertion to the bone gets torn or injured. Sometimes a person has a small bursa in that area that gets inflamed ("bursitis").All-in-all it should get better with time

Question 2

random areas on skin are painful when lightly touched. skin looks fine, i feel fine. these areas change based on the day. started on rt side, now on lt forearm and rt lower leg?

Accepted Answer

Neurologic: It appears to be something involving your nerves, a neurology consult would be in order.

Question 3

when i touch the front of my lower leg, it feels like a pea sized bit of cartilage is loose under the skin. it doesn't hurt, but is something wrong?

Accepted Answer

Cyst or lipoma: It's unlikely to be cartilage, but it could easily be an epidermal cyst or a lipoma. Both are benign, both are easily removed under local anesthesia as an office procedure. But since there are other, less common things that it could be, it would be wise to allow a dermatologist to have a look at it in person.

Question 4

can hypothyroid cause circulation probs, such as red legs; burning and itching also and tight shiney skin on lower leg? why would a dr not give meds?

Accepted Answer

Labs?: Hypothyroidism is diagnosed with lab testing.  The most common symptoms are fatigue, mild weight gain, constipation, and sensitivity or intolerance of cold temperatures (feeling cold when everyone else is comfortable).  If your labs showed normal thyroid function then there is nothing to treat with thyroid medication.  Have lab checked, and if normal, continue other evaluation with your doctor.

Question 5

i'm confirmed hypothyroid. can it cause circulation; such as red legs; burning and itching also and tight shiney skin on lower leg? why no meds by dr?

Accepted Answer

This may not be due: this may not be due to hyperthyroidism.you'll need a new evaluation by your physician to help clarify what's going on

Question 6

red patch of skin on my lower leg. doesn't hurt, doesn't itch, it is just there. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Could be anything: A red patch could be anything.  The presence or absence of itch is not a helpful characteristic.  Since it is new, and persistant yould should see your doctor to get it looked at, as well as look for other areas where it may be present so it can be properly chategorized.

Question 7

i was bitten by a small dog on the lower leg. i had long pants on and it broke through the skin slightly. i did not know the dog or its owner.

Accepted Answer

Dog Bite Evaluation: Any dog bite needs evaluation.  Even more so when the dog's immunization status is unknown.  You should be evaluated to assess the need for vaccination (rabies, tetanus) and should be given antibiotic treatment to prevent infection.  Animal control authorities should be contacted to report the incident so that the animal can be located.

Question 8

above my heal on my lower leg my skin feels sunburned but its not. it is also slightly redish pink. what can i do to stop the burning?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you and your symptoms warrant evaluation by a physician. What you described suggests an infection and may require antibiotic treatment.
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Question 9

iron deposits in lower leg skin how do i get rid of or lighten ?

Accepted Answer

Difficult: There is not much that can be done for hemosiderin, or iron, deposits in the legs.  For all practical purposes, it is permanent.

Question 10

i have red, warm skin of front of lower leg?

Accepted Answer

Phlebitis: This is likely phlebitis, an infection. It should be examined at the family clinic tomorrow.

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Area in the upper outer lower leg below the fibula head that's sensitive to touch. doesn't hurt to run or walk. feel slight pull when pointing toes ?

A member asked:

Random areas on skin are painful when lightly touched. skin looks fine, i feel fine. these areas change based on the day. started on rt side, now on lt forearm and rt lower leg?

A member asked:

When i touch the front of my lower leg, it feels like a pea sized bit of cartilage is loose under the skin. it doesn't hurt, but is something wrong?

A member asked:

Can hypothyroid cause circulation probs, such as red legs; burning and itching also and tight shiney skin on lower leg? why would a dr not give meds?

A member asked:

I'm confirmed hypothyroid. can it cause circulation; such as red legs; burning and itching also and tight shiney skin on lower leg? why no meds by dr?

A member asked:

Red patch of skin on my lower leg. doesn't hurt, doesn't itch, it is just there. what could cause this?

A member asked:

I was bitten by a small dog on the lower leg. i had long pants on and it broke through the skin slightly. i did not know the dog or its owner.

A member asked:

Above my heal on my lower leg my skin feels sunburned but its not. it is also slightly redish pink. what can i do to stop the burning?

A member asked:

Iron deposits in lower leg skin how do i get rid of or lighten ?

A member asked:

I have red, warm skin of front of lower leg?

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