my right leg has a lot of pain. now it is turning black and blue. also swelling has started. I had an ultra sound done, no blood clot. I am on warfarin. This leg also has an artificial knee joint. should I be worried? I have limited feeling in this leg due to nerve damage from a previous surgery in my spine. ( I had spinal cavernomas)
Hello, This indicates peripheral neuropathy which is a result of damage to your peripheral nerves, often causes weakness, numbness, and pain, usually in your hands and feet. It can also affect other areas of your body. The treatment actually depends on the right cause. Most common causes are diabetes, alcoholism, inherited disorders or trauma and medications however, many other causes may be seen so tests are required to identify the right one. Till that you can do some general remedies: Avoid factors that may cause nerve damage, including repetitive motions, cramped positions, exposure to toxic chemicals, smoking and overindulging in alcohol. Also, take vitamin d supplements and regulate blood sugar levels. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon