
Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In The Upper Thigh

Question: I am having sharp pain in my left upper thigh. Sometimes it feels like I m being cut with a knife. It will happen right after getting up from a seated position.How long does it usually take to get an answer back?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
Based on your description Meralgia paresthetica is one of the possiblities. It is caused by a compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.
Nerve compression should be relieved. Tricyclic antidepressants and gabapentin can be used for treatingthe pain if the NSAIDS fail to improve the pain symptoms.
Peripheral Pulses should be examined and an ultrasound doppler of lower limbs should be done to look for a possible DVT.
Treatment would depend on the cause.
let me know if you have any query
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr M.S Khalil
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
Based on your description Meralgia paresthetica is one of the possiblities. It is caused by a compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.
Nerve compression should be relieved. Tricyclic antidepressants and gabapentin can be used for treatingthe pain if the NSAIDS fail to improve the pain symptoms.
Peripheral Pulses should be examined and an ultrasound doppler of lower limbs should be done to look for a possible DVT.
Treatment would depend on the cause.
let me know if you have any query
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr M.S Khalil
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


What is DVT? And what are some of thing things that can cause this problem?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello again
DVT is deep vein thrombosis. It can occur when a blood clot or thrombus is formed in the deep veins in your legs in this case. Deep vein thrombosis can present with leg pain or swelling.
It can occur due to
genetic predisposition such as anticoagulant factor deficiency.
Immobility e.g fracture or prolonged bed ridden illness
Malignancies leading to a hypercoagulability state.
wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr M.S Khalil.
Explained
Detailed Answer:
Hello again
DVT is deep vein thrombosis. It can occur when a blood clot or thrombus is formed in the deep veins in your legs in this case. Deep vein thrombosis can present with leg pain or swelling.
It can occur due to
genetic predisposition such as anticoagulant factor deficiency.
Immobility e.g fracture or prolonged bed ridden illness
Malignancies leading to a hypercoagulability state.
wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr M.S Khalil.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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