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I'm 18, i woke up with pain radiating from my knee, down the front of my leg and through my ankle and foot. what could this be??
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Sciatica: It would be a little unusual in an 18 year old, but one possible cause is a "sciatica". The most common nerve root involved is L5 which follows the distribution you are describing. There are other possibilities as well, such as a tendonitis of the anterior tibial tendon; I would not hesitate to be seen if it persists.
Answered 10/9/2015
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