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What Causes Pulling Pain In Right Leg From Thigh To Ankle?

Posted on Sat, 16 May 2015

Question: i have a serious pulling pain in my right leg. starting from the upper under thigh to the ankle. the pain is specifically severe in the under thigh region... would like to know that what is the issue. have had a ticklish feeling in the same leg since past few weeks.

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
possibility of nerve compression.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
There is possibility of spinal nerve compression leading to radicular thigh pain till ankle.
MRI spine will help in diagnosis.
Another possibility of muscle cramp leading to pain.
Neurotropic medication like pregabalin and methylcobalamine can be started consulting your doctor.
Physiotherapy plays important role in treatment. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may give you relief.
drink plenty of water.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (23 minutes later)

DO YOU THINK I SHOULD MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A PHYSICIAN HERE?? And if so, which specialist to consult??

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (27 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You may see an orthopedic surgeon

Detailed Answer:
Hi again You should see an orthopedic surgeon. An MRI will be needed and you should arrange for that too.

Regards,

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