Suggest Remedies For Severe Pain In Left Thigh

Posted on Sun, 21 Feb 2016

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Question : i have had and contune to have a charliehorse like pain in the center of my left thigh, it started on Thursday, it only herts when I am sitting, should i wait to see if it goes away or get it looked at

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
try these things

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question. XXXXXXX horses or cramps can cause ongoing pain for a week or so after a severe episode. I suggest you try these things for a few days and if the pain does not go away then see a doctor.

Use warm compresses on the sore area or soak in a tub of warm water several times a day.

After the warm soaks or compresses, do some gentle stretching of the muscle. You can find some great quadricep (thigh muscle) stretches here:

http://www.YYYYY.com/health/exercise-fitness/running-tips-quad-stretches#2

Take a multivitamin/multimineral once a day

Drink plenty of water, at least 8 glasses a day.

If your pain persists after trying these things then see your doctor for an exam
Regards,
Dr. Robinson

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