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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Lower Left Leg?
I have this weird sharp pain in my lower left leg it happens randomly when I like would force my leg against something or lift my leg up and then when I fill a a spot it hurts extremely bad and then I let it sit for awhile then I would press on the same spot later and it wouldn t hurt anymore that it keeps repeating
Mon, 10 Dec 2018
Hello,
Sharp pain with certain movement can be due to muscular pain or if the pain is radiating from the lower back to the leg very likely it is schiatica pain.
In both cases it is important to take painkillers like paracetamol with ibuprofen, and have a physiotherapist give you some exercises to help relax the muscles and improve the pain.
If no improvement with this or any worsening you will need to see your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General & Family Physician
Sharp pain with certain movement can be due to muscular pain or if the pain is radiating from the lower back to the leg very likely it is schiatica pain.
In both cases it is important to take painkillers like paracetamol with ibuprofen, and have a physiotherapist give you some exercises to help relax the muscles and improve the pain.
If no improvement with this or any worsening you will need to see your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General & Family Physician
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