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What Is The Treatment For Stabbing Pain In The Thighs?

Last night when I went to stand up it felt like I ripped something in my right thigh. It was a stabbing pain and took my breath away. Today it is very tender in the area. I have bulging vains in that area. Can I wait to see a doctor or should I go to the emergency room, or just wait to see if it gets better. This has happened before about 3 times in the last few months. I am on my feet all day on a hard concrete floor and am quite a bit overweight
Fri, 10 Apr 2015
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A sudden stabbing pain in the thigh is not only painful, but it shoots through the leg causing discomfort. It could happen when you twist the leg, sit in a wrong position, or because of muscle dysfunctions. Early diagnosis of the condition prevents chronic conditions that can impede movement and routine operations. Some symptoms could be signals of serious infections.
Clinical Treatments
Often, when symptoms persist, it is advisable to consult a medical expert in the area. Such pains have different underlying causes which determine the mode of treatment. Prolonged severe pain is particularly a medical concern. A medical doctor will diagnose, and recommend the appropriate treatment. Some of the clinical solutions include:

Pain Killers. For pain relief, an anti-inflammatory drug is appropriate. You can take aspirins or ibuprofen to ease the pain and reduce the inflammation.
Thigh Wraps. A physiotherapist could recommend the use of elastic bands in the case of muscle pulls. This reduces the swelling and muscle strains. Thigh wraps are effective in sports related muscle pains.
Injection. An injection to reduce pain is one solution to the inflammation. A corticosteroid injection reduces the risk of severe swelling and pain. It should be offered by a doctor. In case of severe pain, the physician can administer an injection of a corticosteroid preparation to reduce the risk of inflammation.
Surgery. Sometimes surgery is an option in the treatment of thigh pain. It is often recommended for cases of growth, benign cancer, and compartment syndrome. In such conditions, surgery becomes an effective solution to ease the pain in the affected area.
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What Is The Treatment For Stabbing Pain In The Thighs?

A sudden stabbing pain in the thigh is not only painful, but it shoots through the leg causing discomfort. It could happen when you twist the leg, sit in a wrong position, or because of muscle dysfunctions. Early diagnosis of the condition prevents chronic conditions that can impede movement and routine operations. Some symptoms could be signals of serious infections. Clinical Treatments Often, when symptoms persist, it is advisable to consult a medical expert in the area. Such pains have different underlying causes which determine the mode of treatment. Prolonged severe pain is particularly a medical concern. A medical doctor will diagnose, and recommend the appropriate treatment. Some of the clinical solutions include: Pain Killers. For pain relief, an anti-inflammatory drug is appropriate. You can take aspirins or ibuprofen to ease the pain and reduce the inflammation. Thigh Wraps. A physiotherapist could recommend the use of elastic bands in the case of muscle pulls. This reduces the swelling and muscle strains. Thigh wraps are effective in sports related muscle pains. Injection. An injection to reduce pain is one solution to the inflammation. A corticosteroid injection reduces the risk of severe swelling and pain. It should be offered by a doctor. In case of severe pain, the physician can administer an injection of a corticosteroid preparation to reduce the risk of inflammation. Surgery. Sometimes surgery is an option in the treatment of thigh pain. It is often recommended for cases of growth, benign cancer, and compartment syndrome. In such conditions, surgery becomes an effective solution to ease the pain in the affected area.