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Got Sudden Sharp Electric Pain On Thigh. What Does It Mean?
Question: what does it mean to have sudden sharp electric type pain shot through the top of your thigh? it lasts seconds but is very painful
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The short electric pain through the thigh is likely to be due to a nerve irritation. This can happen due to a nerve injury or a nerve root compression at the level of spinal cord. Other causes may be Vitamin B complex deficiency or electrolyte imbalance. You need to consult a neurologist for proper evaluation and needed treatment.
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Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
The short electric pain through the thigh is likely to be due to a nerve irritation. This can happen due to a nerve injury or a nerve root compression at the level of spinal cord. Other causes may be Vitamin B complex deficiency or electrolyte imbalance. You need to consult a neurologist for proper evaluation and needed treatment.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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