my entire left leg is swollen, while my right leg isn't. when i run, my left ankle/shin burns, but not like shin splints. what could be wrong?

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My ankle is swollen some, like it swells in hot weather. Behind that leg is a sore spot, and when you run your hand over it , you feel a lump. Just wondering what this could be. Thanks!?

Answer 1

Be seen: This could be a few things, but most worrisome is compartment syndrome which can be an emergency. I would ice the leg and see a doctor soon.

Answer 2

Several posibilities: This could be infection with redness, heat, pain, and swelling. This could be a blood clot with one-sided leg pain and swelling. It is not normal for an otherwise healthy young person to have either of these conditions, but both should be addressed soon. Have them checked out by your fp, because many things may cause burning swelling discomfort!

Answer 3

A few things can hlp: Avoid day care, avoid second hand smoke, immunize on schedule, and hope for the best.

Answer 4

Prevention: The factors which seem to protect children most from getting ear infections are breastfeeding, not being in daycare, and avoidance of cigarette smoke in the environment. It is also recommended that babies do not feed lying flat on their backs. There is some evidence this may increase the rate of ear infections.

Answer 5

Avoid risk factors: Risk factors that increase the likelihood of getting an ear infection include: exposure to smoke (or other irritant particles in the air), attending a group daycare (catching colds and flus can lead to ear infections), and bottle feeding (breastfeeding lowers the chance of getting an ear infection).

Answer 6

Ear nfection prevent: You will find that there are chest children, sore throat children and ear infection children base on genetics and their anatomy. The first thing to prevent infections is keeping your child away from other sick children and tey to keep hands away from their eyes, nose and mouth. Also avoid chronic bottle drinking when lying down.Also get your shots i.e.Hib/prevnar, these have cut down on ear infection.

Answer 7

Ear infectin study: There are ear, or throat, or chest prone children. Avoid other sick kids at playdates or the library. Make sure your day care/school doesn't allow sick kids into class. Wah your hands repeatedly and have your child avoid rubbing their hands in the eyes, nose or mouth (common entry points for getting an infection). Also avoid bottle drinking on an infants back since this has been linked to infections.

Answer 8

Prevention study: There is a study going on from boston university looking at taking sorbitol three times per day and whether the incidence of ear infections diminish. A finland study showed a decrease in the incidence of taking sorbitol with five doses per day. It works on chnaging some of the bacteria in the mouth-ear environment.

Answer 9

Possibly: Coughing is a symptom and not a condition, therefore there are many possible causes. Heart burn (also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or gerd) is a possible cause, especially if there are no breathing problems. Other causes include upper respiratory infections, allergies and asthma. Mild asthma can present as a cough without respiratory distress.

Answer 10

Maybe: Some cough is related to heartburn (gerd). But it can be related to other things, depending on the age, time of day, type of cough (dry vs wet), and triggers (after meals? After play?) other things to consider include allergies and asthma. Testing for GERD is tough in little kids - sometimes your doctor may suggest trying some medication to see if it helps.

Answer 11

Not directly: Cortef (hydrocortisone) is similar to cortical adrenal hormones. The placenta is able to break down maternal cortical adrenal hormones, so that the fetus is not exposed to an excess of them. However Cortef (hydrocortisone) (like any other cortical adrenal hormone) can cause hypertension and diabetes in the mother, and these may negatively affect the pregnancy. As always, one has to balance risks and benefits...

Answer 12

More info needed: Cortef (hydrocortisone) 30 mg/day is a moderate amount of corticosteroid to take whether pregnant or not. You haven't said why you are taking this medication. If the benefits of taking it exceed the risk to you and your unborn child then follow your physician's advice and don't try to taper off the steroids until after your child is born.

Answer 13

Yes: Also to the top of the foot or sole of the foot.

Answer 14

L5 or S1 nerve root: L5 goes to outside of leg and top of foot s1 goes to backof calf and outside bottom of foot both are called siatica these nerve roots are major components of the siatic nerve above the knee they feel the same.

Answer 15

Yes and Yes: Sciatica is the symptom of leg pain caused by a disc herniation or narrowing where the nerve exits the spine. A disc herniation is a outpouching of the disc from its normal place into the spinal canal or on the nerve and can be a source of pain in the back or down the leg or even the groin area. The nerve then goes to the muscle which can then hurt, spasm or feel sore or irritated.

Answer 16

Yes: You describe symptoms of radiculopathy which is when a nerve malfunctions due to some type of pressure on the nerve. You should see your family md for evaluation and they can do an MRI for evaluation. Of course, before surgery, you should try physical therapy and epidural steroid injections if possible.

my entire left leg is swollen, while my right leg isn't. when i run, my left ankle/shin burns, but not like shin splints. what could be wrong?

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