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Pain in leg
I am having this pain above my knee, which feels somewhat like pain from a bruice plus burning sensation . Pain behind knee also . And there's pain in my entire leg . Having difficulties while walking . During sleeping also I am having this pain . What is the possible cause for this ? And to which specialist doctor I should go to?
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Pain above the knee, behind the knee, and throughout the entire leg â combined with a bruise-like ache, burning sensation, difficulty walking, and pain even at rest/while sleeping â suggests a few important possibilities. First and most urgent to rule out: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot in the deep veins of the leg. DVT causes pain, heaviness, warmth, and sometimes swelling in the entire limb and needs immediate evaluation because it can be dangerous. Second possibility is nerve-related pain â compression of the sciatic nerve (sciatica) from the lower back can cause burning pain running from the thigh down to the knee and below, and worsens at rest/night. Third: a musculoskeletal problem such as a knee ligament or meniscal issue, or muscle strain. The fact that you have pain at night and across the entire leg (not just one spot) makes nerve or vascular causes more likely than a simple local muscle problem.
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Please see an Orthopedic surgeon or a General Physician promptly. If your leg is also swollen, warm, or red, go to an emergency department today to rule out DVT â do not delay. Do not self-medicate with pain pills alone without a diagnosis. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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Need some other details as well to diagnose properly
1. Did you get hurt at some point of time? - to rule out bony injury or tendon injury
2. Was it sudden pain that started or gradually increasing? - decide whether it's nerve pain or ligament/ bone pain
3. Does the pain subside with rest? - mostly muscular
4. Is pain radiating at back of your thigh as well - sciatica kind of pain
5. Exact location of knee- whether it's knee joint pain or ligament or tendon attaching to knee joint
6. If it's in both legs - can be B12 deficiency
7. If you are diabetic - diabetic neuropathy
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Consult a orthopedic doctor and detailed history is required
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Orthopedic doctor ,never pain.
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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Pain may be due to nerve compression and the pain is in one side or both legs?
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consult to orthopedic
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Tab Ultracet p three times after food.
To know cause
Color doplar/not of nerve advisable
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anshad A Salam
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Mangalore
Whole leg burning pain and night discomfort suggest nerve compresion like sciatica or a vascular issue. See an orthopedist or vascular specialist promptly.
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Dr. Rachna Pande
Internal Medicine
42 yrs exp
Bhopal
Please share detailed history. For pain, take tab Ultracet one every 8hours for 4 to 6 days.
Get x ray knee done and share it.
If convenient, take opinion from orthopedician after physical consultation.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Rheumatologist
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