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What Causes Intermittent Pain In Left Thigh?
Question: I have been dealing with left thigh leg pain on and off, randomly for the past year. I noticed it last summer and it was painful for a short period of time. It went away until about two weeks ago when the pain started again. Is this something to be worried about?
Brief Answer:
Possibility of spinal nerve root disease
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Radicular pain on left thigh and leg indicates possibility of spinal left sided nerve root disease.
Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain in your thigh and leg.
Nerve compression can be well seen on MRI spine, you can do that consulting your doctor.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started after doctor’s advice.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Another possibility of thigh and leg pain can be due to excessive medication which you are taking for long time.
Also consult your treating doctor who has given you medication for anxiety.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health
Take care.
Possibility of spinal nerve root disease
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Radicular pain on left thigh and leg indicates possibility of spinal left sided nerve root disease.
Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain in your thigh and leg.
Nerve compression can be well seen on MRI spine, you can do that consulting your doctor.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started after doctor’s advice.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Another possibility of thigh and leg pain can be due to excessive medication which you are taking for long time.
Also consult your treating doctor who has given you medication for anxiety.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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