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My mum is 76 yrs old and has severe, constant pain in her right, lower leg on the outside. it is like cramp but it never goes away. ?

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

How is her back?: If her lower back fine, consider an ultrasound of the veins of her leg to make sure she doesn't have a clot. Congrats on the us open win!

Answered 7/8/2013

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Dr. Lawrence Gooss answered

GET SEEN: She needs a cat scan or an MRI to be sure it isn't a fracture or a tumor and should be seen.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

My mum is 76 yrs old and has severe, constant pain in her right, lower leg on the outside. it is like cramp but it never goes away. ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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