Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Do Pain And Tenderness In The Lower Left Leg Indicate?
Question: I have pain in my left lower leg, The pain occurs when I sit, turn the leg in aa 90 degrees angle and when I sleep. When I press on the inside of the shin I can feel tenderness. The left side of the muscle next to the upper shin is tender to touch.
Brief Answer:
Can be shin splints.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A pain in the leg that you have can be due to a muscle stiffness shin splints local injury or due to stress. I advise you to-
1. Take rest. It plays a key role in decreasing pain and inflammation.
2. Stop doing the activity that caused the problem, at least until their symptoms are under control.
3. Apply cold packs and take anti-inflammatory medications like Motrin to calm pain and inflammation.
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
Can be shin splints.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A pain in the leg that you have can be due to a muscle stiffness shin splints local injury or due to stress. I advise you to-
1. Take rest. It plays a key role in decreasing pain and inflammation.
2. Stop doing the activity that caused the problem, at least until their symptoms are under control.
3. Apply cold packs and take anti-inflammatory medications like Motrin to calm pain and inflammation.
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.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
