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A 20-year-old female asked about a 23-year-old male:

my boyfriend right leg constantly twitchs right above knee very sore and painful also. he hasn't worked out or hit it on anything what causes this?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Infectious Disease 56 years experience

He needs a doctor: Without being able to see and examine this there is no way to diagnose over the internet. Have him see a doctor.

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