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What Causes Sharp Pain Running From Thigh Down To Calf?

Hello. I am a 50 year old male with a history of varicose veins. In the past few days I have had a serious flare up in my left leg. Sharp pain running from my thigh down my calf. With noticeable redness around the affected vein area. Is this something I should go into Urgent Care this weekend?
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.
 
To me, it seems an Ischemic pain that is due to atherosclerosis in large vessels of the thigh. This pain usually worsens with exercise and walking. When you sit and calm down for a while, the pain usually goes away.

Yes, you need to go for an urgent care as soon as possible. It needs emergency treatment.


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Have a wonderful time ahead.
 

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DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF

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What Causes Sharp Pain Running From Thigh Down To Calf?

Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.   To me, it seems an Ischemic pain that is due to atherosclerosis in large vessels of the thigh. This pain usually worsens with exercise and walking. When you sit and calm down for a while, the pain usually goes away. Yes, you need to go for an urgent care as soon as possible. It needs emergency treatment. Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in future, feel free to ask me a question directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead.   Best Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF USA