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What Do Swelling And Pain On The Left Thing Indicate?

Hi my question for you is I have swelling on my left thigh above the knee and swelling around the knee came about in the last few days also on left side above the buttocks is slightly painful I have been sitting on my be for about 15 to 30 minutes every day to try to relax and take my blood pressure which is fine
Wed, 18 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your pain can be related to a nerve compression.
I suggest you:
-use anti inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day
-use ice compresses
-do stretching and strengthening exercises for the pelvis, hip, and core

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Do Swelling And Pain On The Left Thing Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your pain can be related to a nerve compression. I suggest you: -use anti inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day -use ice compresses -do stretching and strengthening exercises for the pelvis, hip, and core Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.