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My upper leg has severe pain on the back of my leg i think it might be a cramp?

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Cramp more on the le: These are usually in the back of the calf. Usually you can stretch it out. If it is persisting then see your physician as other things can occur in the leg.

Answered 6/7/2015

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A member asked:

My upper leg has severe pain on the back of my leg i think it might be a cramp?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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