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Lately left leg from front of thigh down to foot has been having pain. especially knee. now right knee is aching? workout regularly. suggestions?

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Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

Depends: Could be arthritis in joints or pinched in nerve from lumbar spine or other etiologies. You want to see your doctor to evaluate further.

Answered 4/11/2013

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Anterior knee pain: Possible issues include quad strain, knee effusion, patellar chondrolysis, prepatellar bursitis, patellar maltracking, overuse, patellar tendonitis, or referred nerve pain.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Lately left leg from front of thigh down to foot has been having pain. especially knee. now right knee is aching? workout regularly. suggestions?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

Dr. John Michalski answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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