Pain in the legs and feet can be caused due to multiple reasons, such as wear and tear, injury, or overuse. It can also be caused due to certain health conditions of joints, bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, or other body soft tissues. While in some cases, leg pain can be seen due to problems of the lower spine.
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What are the causes of numbness and body pain?
Query: Hello doctor,I am experiencing numbness in my body, stabbing pain in my left leg, and back pain when I sit for long hours.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you have developed lumbar spondylitis, which is an inflammatory disease of the spinal cord affecting the hands and knees. Please do a lower back X-ray or MRI (magnetic resonance imagi... Read Full »
Is the leg lesion that developed after tight tying concerning?
Query: Hi doctor, My ankles were tied extremely tight for a period of 5 to 7 days when I was in a coma due to my preexisting PTSD flaring up while gaining consciousness but not lucidity, and not understanding where I was or why I was tied up (they had security with me 24/7). This happened again 3 years lat... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. I understand your concern. I saw the image of your feet (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity), and the visible swelling, dark crusted wounds, and scattered e... Read Full »
I have swelling and pain in my left foot. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I have swelling and pain in my left foot. What could be the reason for pain and swelling? I did not even suffer from an injury. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Regarding your symptoms, it seems you have developed cellulitis. I suggest you please do a CBC (complete blood count) test, electrolytes, and X-ray of the leg. You can take the following medications after consulting a specialist doctor. 1... Read Full »
My wife has a 5 mm Chiari malformation. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My wife has had pain and weakness in her left leg for the past 15 years. Recently, she developed weakness and numbness in her left arm, face, and tongue. She was diagnosed with a 5 mm Chiari malformation and was given steroids to relieve migraines. After seeing a neurosurgeon, she was t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Without examining your wife, seeing the reports (attachments removed to protect patient privacy) is like shooting in the dark. Where is this malformation located? Why was she declared unfit for surgery- was it due to anesthetic risks or s... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,As a teenager who recently started working and is actively involved in sports, I have been experiencing persistent swelling in the back of my calves, making it difficult for me to walk. This swelling has been present for a week straight. Additionally, I have been consistently working ev... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. It appears that the muscle soreness you are experiencing is likely due to excessive physical activity, leading to the accumulation of lactic acid in the muscles and resulting in pain. This discomfort typically resolves within one to two wee... Read Full »
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