What Causes Severe Pain On Top Of The Left Leg?

Posted on Wed, 20 Apr 2016

Question: I have been experiencing pain top of left leg, when really bad pain shoots down whole leg. GP says muscle affects knees as well when bad

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Age related osteoarthritis / osteoporosis

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understnad your concern. Your GP is right. Muscles pain can involve knee joint as well. To me it looks like age related articular degeneration causing this musculoskeletal pain. I would like you to get a fes radiographs, an MRI and bone absorprion scans as osteoporosis might be a case too.
Pain killers, exercise and balanced diet with vtamin d and calcium supplements will help. Dont lift heavy weights and avoid bad postures. loae weight if overweight.
I hope it helps. Take good care od yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards XXXXXXX

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