What Do Itchiness, Numbness And Pain In The Knee Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 10 Nov 2017

Question: My right leg has been numb from the knee and below for 3 weeks now since the last 5 days it is swollen, numb, itching and painful.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need some details to guide you in a better way

Detailed Answer:
Hello

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please:

1. did it start after taking some particular food or after going to bed?
2. are you allergic to some food?
3. did such problem occur in past?
4. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
5. are you on any medication?
6. is there appearance of rash as well?
7. is overlying skin of leg hot?
9. any history of trauma to leg?

I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (11 hours later)

1.No
2.No
3.No
4.Hypertension
5. yes Lisinopril, levothyroxine, protonix,Singulair, mirtazapine, Geodon, trazadone,
6. there's no rash
7. yes it is very warm to the touch
8. No history of trauma to the leg

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nerve Compression vs vascular problem; Needs further workup at hospital

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for getting back with the answers. Most common cause for such complaint includes nerve compression, vascular problem (deep vein thrombosis) & cellulitis. If i would suggest you to once visit hospital and get following measures done:

> X-ray lumbosacral spine
> Venous Doppler Ultrasound Leg

Both these will help confirming the cause for your problem. Further management would be given accordingly. Meanwhile you can take acetaminophen for pain & cetirizine one at night for itch.

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (22 minutes later)

thank you for getting back to me. I did go to the doctor and hospital today it is a blood clot and I am being treated for it accordingly

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Vascular Problem

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for getting back. It's vascular pathology. Hopefully you will improve with your doctor's management.

Wishing you very speed recovery. Don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana