Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Shin

Posted on Mon, 6 Mar 2017

Question: i woke with pain on outer shin, left leg about 4wks ago. it is better, intermitant but my left ankle measures 1/2 more than other and a few toes have been a bit numb for 3wks. blood clots run in family but it seems better with asprin, leg support . 65yr female

is warm soaking or cool compress better?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Deep vein thrombosis risk

Detailed Answer:
Hi there

Thanks for the query

You seem to be at risk for Deep vein thrombosis. Also you seem to have swelling of the affected ankle making its girth thicker.

I would advise you to keep the limb elevated, avoid massage, wear a compression stocking, drink enough water to keep hydrated, consult your Doctor to get a 2D Doppler of the leg veins done to rule out Deep vein thrombosis.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Brief Answer:
Do what works best

Detailed Answer:
Cold soaks are useful for inflammation site to injury or infection.

Chronic pains respond better to warm soaks.

Do apply the temperature that gives you the best relief.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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