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What Causes Pain And Weakness In The Left Leg?

What causes pain in the left leg? I have a pain in my left leg in the calf. It feels like it is deep in the muscle of the calf. It feels like painful pressure and lasts for about 30 seconds and then goes away. Then it comes back after ... What causes progressive leg weakness? . sitting is OK,,,but starts up when i go for walks
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Hello,

As a first line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.

If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain And Weakness In The Left Leg?

Hello, As a first line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician