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Leg pain, calf and back of thigh?

I do have this posted in the health section also, but tend to get better answers from mommies.... Thanks!

For the past few days one of my legs has been hurting. It is not a bad pain, just something I feel in my left leg while sitting. laying ect..

I am not one to run to the doctor for everything, so please give my your opinions... I am only worried because I am 30 years old and my mom has had blood clots. I have looked at the back of my leg and there is no red mark, it is not swollen. Just tender in some areas. It is not muscle pain. Anyone have something like this? Is it worth seeing a doctor?

thanks for your help

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I,m not a mum,but I am a dad,it could be a trapped nerve in your back,go see doc,all the best.

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    5 years ago

    Sciatica mostly refers to soreness that radiates alongside the sciatic nerve and is more often than not felt within the rear, down the again of the leg and potentially to the foot. Sciatica is likely one of the so much traditional types of soreness prompted by way of compression of the spinal nerves, and the leg soreness most likely feels so much worse than the again soreness. Sciatica is truthfully a symptom and no longer a analysis. The time period actually signifies that a sufferer has soreness down the leg from compression at the sciatic nerve. The analysis is what's inflicting the compression (comparable to a disc herniation). The sciatic nerve is the biggest unmarried nerve within the human frame; it runs from each and every facet of the curb backbone via deep within the rear and again of the thigh, and all of the manner right down to foot, connecting the spinal wire with the leg and foot muscle mass. Sciatica soreness can outcome whilst the nerve roots within the curb backbone are angry or compressed. Most most likely, sciatica soreness is prompted whilst the L5 or S1 nerve root within the curb backbone is angry by way of a herniated disc. When this occurs, soreness radiates into the rear and again of the thigh and calf, and every so often might lengthen right down to the foot. Numbness, tingling, and/or a burning or prickling sensation also are traditional signs. Degenerative disc sickness might also aggravate the nerve root and intent sciatica, at the same time stipulations that mimic sciatica incorporate piriformis syndrome and sacroiliac joint disorder. Sciatica can also be felt if the nerve is truthfully automatically compressed, comparable to from spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, or arthritis within the backbone. Most circumstances of sciatica are prompted by way of a realistic infection to the nerve and can get larger with time and conservative care. However, a few sciatica signs might point out a probably severe harm to the sciatic nerve: If weak point or numbness is gift, the nerve could also be broken and it's major to search awareness from a medical professional. If the nerve is compressed and the soreness and signs are extreme, surgical procedure could also be warranted. If there may be bowel or bladder incontinence (lack of ability to manipulate the bowel or bladder) and/or revolutionary weak point or lack of sensation within the legs, the situation could also be severe and instantaneous clinical awareness will have to be sought.

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