Suggest Remedies For Shooting Pain In The Leg

Posted on Wed, 20 Apr 2016

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Wed, 20 Apr 2016 Answered on

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Question : My 13 yo is experiencing shooting pain from his feet up his leg he is in track, long jump and 100yd dash

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need work up and rest

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Shooting pain in leg with history of long jumps and other athletic activities should be evaluated for muscle pull injuries like hamstring injuries , thigh muscle cramps or mere a musculoskeletal spasm. I would also recommend some radiographs of leg as well as lower spine to rule out any injury. Talk to your doctor and let them proceed.
Meanwhile rest for a while, heat compresses and some tylenol or advil will help.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and your son and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar