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What Causes Severe Pain In The Upper Left Leg In A Woman?

I was sleeping and this Sharp burning stabbing HOTpain on the upper part of my leg!!! The pain was so severe.... And I had never experience such pain!!! This happen 8 months ago.... The. 3 month s ago same thing same leg left leg!!! I m only 42yrs female. No children. I am 130 lbs. but feel a bit concerned about this!!! The pain lasted about 8-10seconds. I lift Ted my leg up!!! And Froze of pain!! Horrendous??
Mon, 17 Dec 2018
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Hello,

There are numerous conditions that may contribute to upper thigh pain. They include:
-Meralgia paresthetica
-Blood clot or deep vein thrombosis
-Diabetic neuropathy.

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

Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera,
Oncologist
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Upper Left Leg In A Woman?

Hello, There are numerous conditions that may contribute to upper thigh pain. They include: -Meralgia paresthetica -Blood clot or deep vein thrombosis -Diabetic neuropathy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist