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I am experiencing leg pain and painful skin. the following also describe me: pain shooting down the leg and soft tissue swelling. what should i do?

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

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Leg Pain Edema: Hi, Pain shooting down the leg maybe from the lower back nerve the Sciatic nerve. Soft tissue swelling could be a clot, sprain, edema. Need more history . Pain is an indicator your body is telling you to get a Check up. Dr Lori Lange-Pennsylvania

Answered 2/25/2020

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A member asked:

I am experiencing leg pain and painful skin. the following also describe me: pain shooting down the leg and soft tissue swelling. what should i do?

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

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