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What does it mean when u have sharp pain in ur leg?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Probable strain: Probable strain but DVT ie. Clot needs to be ruled out.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Leg pain: Sharp pain in leg may be sciatica, radiculopathy, or clot. The first two can be due to compression or inflammation of nerve due to herniated disc, spinal stenosis, slipped vertebra, tumor or infection. Please see your doctor for history, physical examination diagnostic tests & treatment. Thanks.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Possibly a sciatica: A sciatica is caused by an irritation of a nerve in the back that then can cause pain that runs down the leg like you are describing. There are also potentially other causes as well. Usually a detailed history and exam can determine the cause. Thank you for your question.
Answered 1/11/2018
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