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I have pulsing sensation in my left quadriceps it hurts what can i do to improve it ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pulsating: If you have been exercising and your quadricep is is swollen that could cause if to pulsate. Rest, ice and anti-inflammatory should help. However, if the pulsation is new, I would be seen.

Answered 5/13/2019

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