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I get sharp pain in top inner left thigh randomly. it started a few weeks ago after a long trip on bus. usually occurres while sitting.

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Dr. Patrick Kohlitz answered

Tough to say: without being able to examine you in person. Sharp episodic pain usually has a muscle or nerve etiology. Muscle spasm may be the culprit, alternatively nerve irritation and condition called meralgia pareshetica may be at play. Stretching exercises always help with muscle pain.

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Answered 7/5/2018

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A member asked:

I get sharp pain in top inner left thigh randomly. it started a few weeks ago after a long trip on bus. usually occurres while sitting.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Kohlitz answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

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