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What Causes Pain On Upper Thigh Radiating Towards Calves?
My 84yr old mother just started expierencing pains that start @ the top of her thigh & shoot straight down to the back of her calfs. She says her legs are not sore on the outside, but the pain is something she can t explain and never felt anything like b4. She can,t seem to control her balance or move her legs when this happens. It comes on quick when it comes.She is a 1yr survivor of breast cancer & has parkinsons & deaf. Any thoughts or ideas?
Wed, 24 Jun 2020
Hello,
Pain in the upper thigh radiating towards the calves is commonly due to injuries such as sprains, strains in the muscles, ligaments and tendons. Other medical conditions causing similar symptoms are meralgia paresthetica, sciatica, peripheral artery disease, deep vein thrombosis, etc.
You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP. Get all blood workouts, urinalysis, nerve conduction tests, nerve biopsy and imaging (CT, MRI, EEG, etc) tests done. Get assessed and pathology detected so that the treatment can be started at the earliest.
In the meantime take anti-inflammatory medicines, NSAIDS like Naproxen or Combiflam, one SOS when needed. Take food rich in vitamin B6, B12, vitamin E or supplements. Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Pain in the upper thigh radiating towards the calves is commonly due to injuries such as sprains, strains in the muscles, ligaments and tendons. Other medical conditions causing similar symptoms are meralgia paresthetica, sciatica, peripheral artery disease, deep vein thrombosis, etc.
You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP. Get all blood workouts, urinalysis, nerve conduction tests, nerve biopsy and imaging (CT, MRI, EEG, etc) tests done. Get assessed and pathology detected so that the treatment can be started at the earliest.
In the meantime take anti-inflammatory medicines, NSAIDS like Naproxen or Combiflam, one SOS when needed. Take food rich in vitamin B6, B12, vitamin E or supplements. Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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