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Suggest Remedy For Pain In The Lower Leg

I have been having this pain in my lower leg. It started as a shooting pain in below my calf but above my achilles. It is a dull nagging ache. It comes and goes and even goes to my foot at times. I have no swelling, no reddness, and it is not tender to the touch.
Fri, 30 Aug 2019
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Hello,

Most of the lower leg pain occurs due to overuse, wear & tear, injuries in the ligaments, tendons or soft tissues/muscle strain.

You can take pain relievers like Ibuprofen or Naproxen, one sos when needed. Take plenty of water, exercise & get a massage done. Physical therapy can help. Maintain a low BMI.

You are suggested to see a GP, get clinically examined to rule out Varicose veins, PAD, sciatica, diabetic neuropathy, etc. Get blood & Imaging tests done.

Your treatment will depend upon the severity of the pathology detected.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedy For Pain In The Lower Leg

Hello, Most of the lower leg pain occurs due to overuse, wear & tear, injuries in the ligaments, tendons or soft tissues/muscle strain. You can take pain relievers like Ibuprofen or Naproxen, one sos when needed. Take plenty of water, exercise & get a massage done. Physical therapy can help. Maintain a low BMI. You are suggested to see a GP, get clinically examined to rule out Varicose veins, PAD, sciatica, diabetic neuropathy, etc. Get blood & Imaging tests done. Your treatment will depend upon the severity of the pathology detected. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician