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I am having a severe pain of a short duration at the lateral and posterior aspect of the bilateral thigh, what can be the cause and treatment?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

From back?: It may come from the back if you have a pinched nerve. Usually not so short duration though. Little hard to tell without examining you.

Answered 12/15/2014

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A member asked:

I am having a severe pain of a short duration at the lateral and posterior aspect of the bilateral thigh, what can be the cause and treatment?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

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