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For The Past Day I Have Been Experiencing Leg Pain.

Posted on Thu, 4 Mar 2021

Question: For the past day I have been experiencing leg pain. My leg muscles and lower right side back feel sore. There is pain near the inner right side of knee and is a bit tender to the touch. There does not seem to be any redness or swelling. What could this be and what can I do to aleviate the pain.

Answered by Dr. jaideep gaver (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be sciatica

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir,
It seems to be sciatica pain.

I suggest that you apply diclofenac gel; take over the counter painkillers Take rest; don't bend forward, don't lift weights and apply hot fomentation.
If it persists more than 5 days even after doing all these; get the xrays done.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. jaideep gaver (1 hour later)

Thanks for the reply. Does sciatica effect the inner right side of your knee? Pain seems to be more concentrated near knee?

Answered by Dr. jaideep gaver (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
yes sir, it can affect inner side of thigh and knee, it depends on the nerve involved at your lumbar spine. For better diagnosis and treatment get your MRI scan of lumbosacral spine.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D