HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Why Does My Leg Ache When I Sit Down?

Hello I my upper leg (femur area) is quite achy about 5 inch above my knee to the top - where my hips are don't seem to have any pain - the ache is on the outer side of my leg - it doesn't ache when I walk - it does ache if I sit for a while and if I lay on it over night
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi. This is a bit classical neuralgia most probably due to compression of lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh which, which is enhanced in a particular posture only. I would advise to consult a Neurosurgeon to have you examined clinically and then the Scans if required. Do you have any other associated symptoms like pain in lower abdomen on the same side?
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Femur


Loading Online Doctors....
Why Does My Leg Ache When I Sit Down?

Hi. This is a bit classical neuralgia most probably due to compression of lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh which, which is enhanced in a particular posture only. I would advise to consult a Neurosurgeon to have you examined clinically and then the Scans if required. Do you have any other associated symptoms like pain in lower abdomen on the same side?