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What Causes Severe Pain In The Leg While Walking?
Question: severe pain in left leg.goes away when walking. Comes back when I stop or after sitting. had this for at least six weeks, only got worse in past three days. Ultrsound negative for clots
Brief Answer:
Please consult neurologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Such pain is rather caused by nerve compression. It can be compressed in the spine due to spine disc herniation or in the pelvis due to muscle compression. In both cases, when yous seat the compression is more intense and so is when you do not walk.
Nerve usually gives burning like feeling or tingling. The pain can be worse during the night.
I suggest you to consult neurologist with it. Spine MRI and EMG test should be considered.
Hope this helps. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Please consult neurologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Such pain is rather caused by nerve compression. It can be compressed in the spine due to spine disc herniation or in the pelvis due to muscle compression. In both cases, when yous seat the compression is more intense and so is when you do not walk.
Nerve usually gives burning like feeling or tingling. The pain can be worse during the night.
I suggest you to consult neurologist with it. Spine MRI and EMG test should be considered.
Hope this helps. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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