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What Causes Swelling And Shooting Pain In The Leg?
I ran into a small ladder last night and hit my shin pretty hard. I did break the skin. Today I have a lot of swelling and some shooting pain when I sit but when I walk, stand and especially driving there is a lot of pain and shooting down my foot. I hate to go to doctor if it s not necessary but it seems to be getting more painful.
Tue, 28 Aug 2018
Hi,
The swelling & pain after injury, suggests injury to bone, sprain, or mostly fracture. An X-ray would define the exact cause followed by specific management under an orthopedic surgeon's care.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale
The swelling & pain after injury, suggests injury to bone, sprain, or mostly fracture. An X-ray would define the exact cause followed by specific management under an orthopedic surgeon's care.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale
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