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I developed a small spot on right leg below knee and since yesterday i have had a piercing sharp pain shoot thru it like once or twice a hour.??

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Sharp leg pain: Acute onset of sharp pain in a localized area on the leg may be an inflamation of the bursa or surrounding tendons. Try RICE plus 2 Alleve 2xs a day for three days . If not improved or worsened get it checked by an me or consider a virtual consult.

Answered 6/8/2016

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A member asked:

I developed a small spot on right leg below knee and since yesterday i have had a piercing sharp pain shoot thru it like once or twice a hour.??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

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