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What Causes Pain In The Left Leg?

I have had a pain in my left leg for 5 weeks and it hasn t gone away. I have been seeing my pup and he has prescribed various medications such as anti inflammatory and pain reliever but the pain is not going away. We both believe it is a pinched nerve some where It is time to see a specialist. What kind?
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Hi welcome to health care magic....

According to history yes it is time to consult doctor.....

The causes that has to be ruled out is. ....
-Calcium deficiency
-Scitiaca like nerve pain
-nerve compression from spinal bulged disc
-bony disease like osteoporosis or malignant lesion
-anemia etc....

According to examination further work up done.... Like...
-x ray
-serum calcium
-MRI scan etc...

Take care

Advise : neurophysician or orthopedic surgeon consultation...
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What Causes Pain In The Left Leg?

Hi welcome to health care magic.... According to history yes it is time to consult doctor..... The causes that has to be ruled out is. .... -Calcium deficiency -Scitiaca like nerve pain -nerve compression from spinal bulged disc -bony disease like osteoporosis or malignant lesion -anemia etc.... According to examination further work up done.... Like... -x ray -serum calcium -MRI scan etc... Take care Advise : neurophysician or orthopedic surgeon consultation...