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What Causes Radiating Pain From The Thigh Down To The Knee?

I started to get an intermittent pain radiating from the top of my right thigh down to my knee. Almost like an interior cramp. It happens about every 30 seconds to a minute and last about 2-3 seconds each time. When it hits it really hurts, then goes away quickly.
Mon, 26 Feb 2018
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Hello,

I have studied your case.
Possibility could be of lumbar disc compressing nerve root leading to sharp pain in thigh to knee.
I will advise you to do MRI spine to see for any disc bulge.

Another possibility of arthritis
X ray will rule out arthritis.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be started consulting your doctor.

Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.


Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.


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What Causes Radiating Pain From The Thigh Down To The Knee?

Hello, I have studied your case. Possibility could be of lumbar disc compressing nerve root leading to sharp pain in thigh to knee. I will advise you to do MRI spine to see for any disc bulge. Another possibility of arthritis X ray will rule out arthritis. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be started consulting your doctor. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.