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What Causes Stinging Sensation In The Leg Post Knee Replacement?
Question: I recently had left knee replacement surgery (8/6/2016) and thought I was progressing well. I am XXXXXXX with a cane and can walk without the cane also. I have become more active in the past few days. I was prescribed xarelto daily for 4 weeks and I took the last pill yesterday. I am experiencing stinging pain in my left leg in the area around the wound, warmth, no swelling. Should I go to an ER?
Brief Answer:
may be some amount of inflammation
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
How was your day?
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern.
it has been almost 3 months after your surgery and i find no reason to get such stinging pain in the wound area suddenly after being alright till now.
Hope you havent had any knee sprain,or a twist recently.
If the area is warm , it seems that the area is surely inflammed due to which its warm.
i suggest you to take anti-inflammatory tablets for 3-5 days and see the progress of the pain. If the pain remains or aggravates, go to an ER.
apply a local anti-inflammatory gel.. avoid hot fomentation.. Continue ice packs that you are already doing
You should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about, as long as i am there to help you.
I hope your question has been answered.
Feel free to consult me anytime for follow-up queries.
Take care,God bless.
Wish you a healthy life : )
If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion.
Kind Regards..
Dr Mahaveer Patil, (MBBS,MS,Mch)
Consulting Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon
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may be some amount of inflammation
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
How was your day?
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern.
it has been almost 3 months after your surgery and i find no reason to get such stinging pain in the wound area suddenly after being alright till now.
Hope you havent had any knee sprain,or a twist recently.
If the area is warm , it seems that the area is surely inflammed due to which its warm.
i suggest you to take anti-inflammatory tablets for 3-5 days and see the progress of the pain. If the pain remains or aggravates, go to an ER.
apply a local anti-inflammatory gel.. avoid hot fomentation.. Continue ice packs that you are already doing
You should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about, as long as i am there to help you.
I hope your question has been answered.
Feel free to consult me anytime for follow-up queries.
Take care,God bless.
Wish you a healthy life : )
If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion.
Kind Regards..
Dr Mahaveer Patil, (MBBS,MS,Mch)
Consulting Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon
In future,you can contact me DIRECTLY on - http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-mahaveer-patil/71222
- If you were satisfied and happy with my answer ,PLEASE RATE THIS ANSWER AND LEAVE YOUR SINCERE FEEDBACK .
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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