Pain on outer thigh (lower) of left leg

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Asked for Female, 73 Years

I am a 73 year old woman. For past few weeks I am suffering from pain on my outer left leg thigh.There is no swelling there. I have tried putting ice pack, warm pack and have eaten anti-inflammatory medicines. But nothing has helped. The pain subsides a little when I am walking. My medical history is - I have diabetes, underwent bypass surgery 4 years back and am suffering from osteoarthritis. Please advice me what should I do?

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Dr. Ambareesh. P Orthopedist 16 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ambareesh. P

Orthopedist 16 yrs exp Bangalore

Pain on outer aspect of your thigh maybe muscular pain or else due to bone. Kindly consult an orthopedist and take his advice. If necessary get an x ray done

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