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Legs Got Numb, Had A Fall Trying To Walk, Swollen, Pain When Bending. Is Something Wrong?

Hi, five weeks ago my legs got numb and after a while i thought it was ok to walk which was usuall but had a bad fall after taking few steps as my feet were still numb and i didnot realise it... It was swaollen the next day.. But after few day it was fine but i still have pain when i try to bent my feet. And also my legs are falling asleep more often and also getting dizzy & stress when bending on my feet. Is something wrong
Thu, 13 Jun 2013
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The pain and swelling after an injury can be due to an injury to the internal structures of the knee joint. An MRI scan is necessary to detect any such damage. Avoid weight bearing on the leg till then.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Legs Got Numb, Had A Fall Trying To Walk, Swollen, Pain When Bending. Is Something Wrong?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The pain and swelling after an injury can be due to an injury to the internal structures of the knee joint. An MRI scan is necessary to detect any such damage. Avoid weight bearing on the leg till then. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com