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Suggest Treatment For Leg Pain And Swollen Ankle While Having Hip Bursitis
Question: I have bursitis in my left hip, and am getting a lot of pain down my left leg to my ankle. my ankle is very swollen an sore, I have pins and needles all the time in leg that goes from mild to a nasty burning stabbing pain. I cannot sit for more than a few minutes due to intense pain. this has been going on now for about two months. I had a steroid needle two weeks ago and pain has got worse not better.
Brief Answer:
Can be a nerve root compression.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain that you have can be due to the inflamed bursa or a nerve root compression at the level of lumbar spine. After a steroid injection the pain may increase to some extent for a few days that subsides later.
You can do a hot compress in the area for relief.
Do consult a neurologist to rule out any nerve root compression.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL XXXX
Can be a nerve root compression.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain that you have can be due to the inflamed bursa or a nerve root compression at the level of lumbar spine. After a steroid injection the pain may increase to some extent for a few days that subsides later.
You can do a hot compress in the area for relief.
Do consult a neurologist to rule out any nerve root compression.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL XXXX
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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