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What Causes Enlargement Of Left Leg And Burning Discomfort In Right Leg?

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Posted on Fri, 5 Dec 2014
Question: My left leg is 1 inch larger then the right with burning discomfort,,, the symtoms began about 30 minutes ago
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (45 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Rest, analgesic and Mecobalamin can help.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.

I'm Dr. Sudhir Kumar,

After going through your query I concluded that you may be having lumbar spondylosis with neurological symptoms as it is common in your age. For pain relief rest in position of most comfort and analgesic such as ibuprofen is helpful. Mecobalamine and Evion LC is helpful in neurological pain. You may need further investigation by MRI scan of lumbar spine to know the cause. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.
Another cause of burning discomfort can be decreased circulation of leg. For which angiography of arteries and veins of leg can be done.
Furthermore I want to know from you since when your left leg is larger and whether your left hip joint movements are normal.

Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Enlargement Of Left Leg And Burning Discomfort In Right Leg?

Brief Answer: Rest, analgesic and Mecobalamin can help. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. I'm Dr. Sudhir Kumar, After going through your query I concluded that you may be having lumbar spondylosis with neurological symptoms as it is common in your age. For pain relief rest in position of most comfort and analgesic such as ibuprofen is helpful. Mecobalamine and Evion LC is helpful in neurological pain. You may need further investigation by MRI scan of lumbar spine to know the cause. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. Another cause of burning discomfort can be decreased circulation of leg. For which angiography of arteries and veins of leg can be done. Furthermore I want to know from you since when your left leg is larger and whether your left hip joint movements are normal. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Wishing you good health. Take care.