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Suggest Remedies For Sharp Pain In Left Knee, Calf Muscle And Thigh
I have had sharp pain in my left knee for 2 weeks with twisting and none when I m not. My left calf muscle and thigh (hamstring?) keep tightening up which is mildly painful. When I walk down stairs, I get through about 5 steps and my knee seems to lock up. Its like a mechanical feel vs. a lot of pain. It is difficult to extend the left leg and causing a limp right now.
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
Hello,
As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
We have to rule out possible causes like ligament or tendon injury.
Consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan to make a diagnosis,
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
We have to rule out possible causes like ligament or tendon injury.
Consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan to make a diagnosis,
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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