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Outter lower leg swollen,lower leg into foot pains.2 yrs ago same injury,pod gave cortizone (hydrocortisone) injection in ankle twice.foot & 3 toes go numb at times.

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Compartment syndrome: If leg is swollen, two biggest concerns are a blood clot (which would not resolve with a cortisone injection) and compartment syndrome which is where the swelling is compressing the flow of blood and nerves into your foot which is a concern, but it doesn't usually come and go over two years. See your MD.

Answered 5/22/2016

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