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What Causes Sharp, Burning, Pulsing Pain In Leg?
Question: I just experienced a sharp, burning, pulsing pain in my leg just above the back of my knee. It stopped after i stood up. Should I be concerned?
Brief Answer:
You need not to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Pain seems to be due to muscle spasm in the area. You need not to worry.Taking mild stretching exercise will be helpful. You can do a hot fomentation and apply a local analgesic gel on the area to relieve the spasm.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
You need not to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Pain seems to be due to muscle spasm in the area. You need not to worry.Taking mild stretching exercise will be helpful. You can do a hot fomentation and apply a local analgesic gel on the area to relieve the spasm.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
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. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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