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What Causes Severe Pain In Lower Left Leg?

i am having trouble walking, saw a doctor on Tuesday, am on medication for strained muscle, the pain is getting worse, cannot walk without the aid of a crutch. The pain is in my lower left leg. I think it may be a blood clot, have had pain for approx. 2 to 3 weeks. Technician said there are no veins on left side of my leg where the pain is located, I would appreciate your opinion. Thanks.
Mon, 13 Apr 2020
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Hello,

Severe pain in the left leg is commonly caused by sciatica, peripheral artery disease, muscle strain, deep vein thrombosis, tendonitis, venous insufficiency, PAD, etc. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get blood and imaging tests done.

In the meantime, take NSAIDS, naproxen, one SOS for relief. You can also get connected with a physiotherapist & do exercises/physical therapy. Take oral magnesium and calcium to ease muscle cramps. If venous thrombosis or any other pathology is detected, it will be treated accordingly. Get treated at the earliest.

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

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Pain In Lower Left Leg?

Hello, Severe pain in the left leg is commonly caused by sciatica, peripheral artery disease, muscle strain, deep vein thrombosis, tendonitis, venous insufficiency, PAD, etc. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get blood and imaging tests done. In the meantime, take NSAIDS, naproxen, one SOS for relief. You can also get connected with a physiotherapist & do exercises/physical therapy. Take oral magnesium and calcium to ease muscle cramps. If venous thrombosis or any other pathology is detected, it will be treated accordingly. Get treated at the earliest. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician