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What Causes Sudden Pain And Tightness In Legs?

Could you tell me what conditions could cause an aching and tightness of the larger muscles of the body, especially the legs; slightly yellowish stool, chills, and tiredness? This has been going on for a couple of weeks at least, and corresponds to allergy season. I am in late middle age and do not have any high-risk lifestyle factors
Fri, 4 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sudden pain and tightness in legs. Well muscle usually got tight and sore after very intensive exercise , very frequent exercises or using muscle for long period without break . The symptoms can also occur due to food intolerance or viral infection , liver disease . I would suggest you to do gentle massage of muscle with almond oil , apply warm compresses to muscles several times a days and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and inflammation . You can also take muscle relaxant orthodox MR for pain and tightness . If condition doesn't get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis . Doctor may recommend physical therapy and particular stretching exercises along with other treatment depending upon the diagnosis .Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for gastric problem .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sudden Pain And Tightness In Legs?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sudden pain and tightness in legs. Well muscle usually got tight and sore after very intensive exercise , very frequent exercises or using muscle for long period without break . The symptoms can also occur due to food intolerance or viral infection , liver disease . I would suggest you to do gentle massage of muscle with almond oil , apply warm compresses to muscles several times a days and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and inflammation . You can also take muscle relaxant orthodox MR for pain and tightness . If condition doesn t get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis . Doctor may recommend physical therapy and particular stretching exercises along with other treatment depending upon the diagnosis .Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for gastric problem . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari