A member asked:

When sitting down i sometimes get a dull pain in my left leg/thigh. should i worry?

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Dr. George Valdez answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: If its not all the time and not getting worse, you can ignore for a little while. Try some stretches, ride a bike or swim if possible. If it gets worse or no better, go see doctor.

Dr Hadied and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Joseph Newman answered

See a doctor: What you are describing might indicate a hip or low back issue such as sciatica.

Answered 11/2/2013

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A member asked:

When sitting down i sometimes get a dull pain in my left leg/thigh. should i worry?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. George Valdez answered

Dr Hadied and another doctor agreed

Dr. Joseph Newman answered

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