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After going for a run, i felt tightness on the right side of my right quad and pain whenever i flexed my knee. should i see doctor or just rest?
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Strained muscles: Heat and massage to the stiff and painful muscles should resolve you symptoms. Take aleve (naproxen) or advil otc. If symptoms do not improve in 3-4 days then consult your pcp.
Answered 1/28/2014
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