A member asked:

Got a dull pain in my lower left leg that has been there for about a week. pain comes and goes independent of rest. should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Depends: Assuming it is mild and responds to simple pain medicines and you can walk on it, then it is safe to observe for a time to see if it gets better. However if these are not true, it should be evaluated.

Answered 1/7/2013

5.4k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Got a dull pain in my lower left leg that has been there for about a week. pain comes and goes independent of rest. should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I've been having constant dull/heavy pain in my left calf and back of knee no matter what I do; walk, sit, lie down rest. No injury, swelling nor hot.

A member asked:

27 y/o f w/ 3" diameter swelling in lower outside left calf. Non-tender and soft. Pain when walking x2 months despite rest, not worse with activity ?

A member asked:

My lower left shin is tender and I get aches at night and in the morning mostly when I am resting what can cause this?blood clot?

A member asked:

I am experiencing dull, aching pain when I rest and sharp, moderate pain when I walk or turn on the medial side of my left knee. Any ideas why?

A member asked:

Nerve conduction study normal, 3 herniated discs lower back, worst one is 6mm. I have frequent twitching of calf, ankle, and quad muscles, sometimes wakes me up. Twitching at rest more than active. Neurologist says BFS. What can i do? Should i worry?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

My left lower leg itches a lot. The itching sometimes can get quite discomforting and I have to scratch it. The skin is becoming darker than the rest of the leg and I can see somewhat dark lines under the skin.

I feel like I have a blood clot in my lower left leg but i've been walking around for awhile and i get tried but better when i rest. Is it clogged?

Im hassan 43 y i have a big thrombosis in left lower leg at the knee level now on warfarin. Last INR 4 how meny days nedd full rest to start move?

I am 32/m. I'm having lower back pain with nerve pain in my left leg. After taking bed rest the back pain has reduced but the nerve pain is till there?

Intermittent Severe lower back pain and left leg radiating pain that worsens with rest and improves with activity. X-ray showed Lumbar spine facet degenerative changes. Is that normal in 40-year-old who is active and normal weight? is MRI needed?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?