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What Causes Pain In The Thigh While Sitting?

I am experiencing pain in the upper inner thigh of my left leg - the pain isn t sharp it is ,more of an ache (on a scale of 1-10, a 5 at its worse). It is a dull ache when i am sitting, stronger when i go to stand or re-position my leg. The pain subsides when I stand or am standing/walking. I don t recall injuring or straining my leg. Sharon YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 24 Jun 2019
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Hello,

Pain in the thigh while sitting is indicative of some nerve compression, it can be due to obesity, wearing tight clothing, heavy tool belt or a medical condition, Meralgia paresthesia.

You are suggested to lose weight, control blood sugar if diabetic, do regular exercises, stay away from addictions if any.

Do stretch exercises & regular walking/jogging. However, get physically examined by a GP, to rule out any developing pathology like tumor, sciatica, bone fracture or bursitis.

You can take analgesics or NSAIDS, one sos when pain to get rid of pain.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain In The Thigh While Sitting?

Hello, Pain in the thigh while sitting is indicative of some nerve compression, it can be due to obesity, wearing tight clothing, heavy tool belt or a medical condition, Meralgia paresthesia. You are suggested to lose weight, control blood sugar if diabetic, do regular exercises, stay away from addictions if any. Do stretch exercises & regular walking/jogging. However, get physically examined by a GP, to rule out any developing pathology like tumor, sciatica, bone fracture or bursitis. You can take analgesics or NSAIDS, one sos when pain to get rid of pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician