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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Stiffness In Right Thigh And Hip
hi, ive been having pain in my right upper thigh..... I cant bend my knee and when I do its painful.........if I have to bend down, I straighten out my right leg and can bend the left leg.........also experiencing minor pain in my left hip..............when I sit too long, its hard to get up and it takes a while............thanks
Fri, 15 May 2020
Hello,
Let me tell you that symptoms described by you suggests that it may be a muscle strain, sciatica, meralgia paraesthetica, quadriceps or hamstring tendonitis. To relieve the pain when cramps occur:
- Hold the toe and pull it up towards the body, while straightening the leg.
- Walk around on heels until the cramp eases off.
To prevent cramps:
- Always stretch and warm up before and after exercising.
- Avoid dehydration by drinking 8 to 12 glasses of water a day.
- Regularly stretch and massage the legs.
- Drugs such as acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can help with some pain, but if pain persists for more than 72 hours.
- Avoid or quit smoking
- Do moderate exercise, as recommended by a doctor
- Manage levels of blood sugar levels, cholesterol, and lipids
- Control blood pressure
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arup Majumdar, General & Family Physician
Let me tell you that symptoms described by you suggests that it may be a muscle strain, sciatica, meralgia paraesthetica, quadriceps or hamstring tendonitis. To relieve the pain when cramps occur:
- Hold the toe and pull it up towards the body, while straightening the leg.
- Walk around on heels until the cramp eases off.
To prevent cramps:
- Always stretch and warm up before and after exercising.
- Avoid dehydration by drinking 8 to 12 glasses of water a day.
- Regularly stretch and massage the legs.
- Drugs such as acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can help with some pain, but if pain persists for more than 72 hours.
- Avoid or quit smoking
- Do moderate exercise, as recommended by a doctor
- Manage levels of blood sugar levels, cholesterol, and lipids
- Control blood pressure
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arup Majumdar, General & Family Physician
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