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Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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I have pain in my right thigh
Thighs hurt when I lie still
Pain in the upper leg (thigh)
I have pain in both thighs
The left inner thigh hurts
Thigh hurts at rest
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It describes any painful sensation over the thigh area, which may be pressing,sharp, burning or dull.
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Lower leg edema
Swelling of the affected area
Back pain
Low back pain
Numbness / sensory disorder
Edema
Neuropathic pain is a type of pain caused by nerve damage or a problem with the nervous system. it's characterized by burning, tingling, sharp, or stabbing pain (even if touched gently) which can be continuous or intermittent (comes and goes) and worse at rest or night. Common causes of neuropathic pain include viral infections, cancer, vascular malformations, alcoholism, diabetes nerve pressure or nerve damage after surgery or trauma, neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis.
Pain that is ongoing and usually lasts longer than six months. This type of pain can continue even after the injury or illness that caused it has healed or gone away. It interferes with daily life and can lead to depression and anxiety.
The sciatic nerve is responsible for control and sensation of the legs. Occasionally, it can be compressed by the Piriformis muscle in the buttocks, causing symptoms that are often identical to and may be mistaken for a slipped disc.
Bruise
A bacterial infection of the skin. Cellulitis results from bacterial skin invasion as it gains entry through a skin tear. Skin tears can result from insect bites, wounds, or even scratching. Patients with diabetes and weakened immune system are at an increased risk.
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have thigh pain?
Is the affected area red?
Is the affected area swollen?
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References
Jayanthi P, Philip S, Lopez P. When is Thigh Pain a Problem? J Emerg Med. 2018 Aug;55(2):e53-e55. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2018.04.062. Epub 2018 Jun 2. PMID: 29871828.
https://www.jem-journal.com/article/S0736-4679(18)30490-6/fulltext
Reviewed By:
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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