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Can Virus Cause Leg Pain?
Is there some new virus out there that effects the upper leg muscles when they have been pulled. I am very healthy and active, but now I am limping around because I can not lift my leg without pain. Acts like a flu virus that has attacked a muscle group ...
Mon, 27 May 2019
Hello,
The pain in the leg is more likely to be due to a muscle spasm rather than a virus. Rest, hot compress and oral muscle relaxants can help in improvement.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
Orthopedic Surgeon
The pain in the leg is more likely to be due to a muscle spasm rather than a virus. Rest, hot compress and oral muscle relaxants can help in improvement.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
Orthopedic Surgeon
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