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Suggest Treatment For Severe Shooting Pain In The Legs
Question: Hi the right side of my knee pops and a sharp shooting pain goes down both sides of leg into my feet hurts to walk can't keep knee straight or bend it
Brief Answer:
MRI scan needed for diagnosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The popping of the knee and a sharp shooting pain is suggestive of an injury to the internal structures of the knee. It can be due to capsular inflammation or decreased joint lubricants also. Proper diagnosis needs an MRI scan of the knee.
Till then it is best to avoid weight bearing on the knee, use a knee brace, do a hot compress and take mild pain killers available over the counter.
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 http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
MRI scan needed for diagnosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The popping of the knee and a sharp shooting pain is suggestive of an injury to the internal structures of the knee. It can be due to capsular inflammation or decreased joint lubricants also. Proper diagnosis needs an MRI scan of the knee.
Till then it is best to avoid weight bearing on the knee, use a knee brace, do a hot compress and take mild pain killers available over the counter.
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 http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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