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Leg cramps & thigh muscle pull - painful

2026-06-17 16:34:12
I experience leg cramps and a thigh muscle pull two weeks ago after running. I now experience pain when getting up from the floor. Currently thigh muscle pull outside.
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As suggested by sir, x ray can be done to rule out stress fracture but if not possible myscle can be assessed with stress test and can start with basic exercise to start healing.
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consult for basic physical asseessment and exercise. should get vitamin b12 and d tested

Answered2026-06-20 06:03:03

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Most likely due to tight hamstring

Answered2026-06-21 15:19:15

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Probably hamstring tightness. Better get evaluated once and then start streching exercise and quads strengthening exercises

Answered2026-06-21 01:54:25

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Knee xray required

Answered2026-06-19 09:34:20

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