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I rub my leg above kneecap & it feels rug burned or bruised but i didn't damage it. no trauma to it. why does it feel on fire when i touch it ?
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Inflammation: The area you are describing is your quadriceps tendon. If you did not injure it, you may have developed a tendonitis in it. Another possibility is it is a upper lumbar radiculopathy. You could try ice and an NSAID, I would not hesitate to be seen if it does not improve for an accurate diagnosis and treatment options.
Answered 3/23/2016
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