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What Causes Severe Discomfort In Upper Right Leg While Standing?

FOr last several months my upper right leg has a very strange uncomfortable feeling in it..no pain,but when standing in one position for even a short amount of time, i need to change positions. WHen I toucht he outer portion of leg. it feels sensitive, but I would not describe it as pain. Standing in one postion agravates it, but when I ride bicycle. or similar activity, it doesn t bother me that much..just standing in one position is extremly uncomfortable.....any suggestions? Thanks! RonW
Tue, 19 May 2020
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

As per my clinical experience, the discomfort while in certain position when standing and relief when riding bicycle indicates possible issue underlying related to some sort of nerve compression at lower spinal (lumbar) cord level most likely.

There can be underlying spinal stenosis, more concerned to right side of the vertebral column involving half of the spinal canal and that can be prominent reason for said symptoms. An MRI lower lumbar region is of paramount importance in the diagnosis of this issue and manage accordingly.

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

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Severe Discomfort In Upper Right Leg While Standing?

Hello, As per my clinical experience, the discomfort while in certain position when standing and relief when riding bicycle indicates possible issue underlying related to some sort of nerve compression at lower spinal (lumbar) cord level most likely. There can be underlying spinal stenosis, more concerned to right side of the vertebral column involving half of the spinal canal and that can be prominent reason for said symptoms. An MRI lower lumbar region is of paramount importance in the diagnosis of this issue and manage accordingly. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon