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13 yr old has complained of pain in back of thigh when standing and walking
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13 yr old has complained of pain in back of thigh when standing and walking
by jewelene, Jan 30, 2006 12:00AM
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-PW, Jan 31, 2006 12:00AM
My advice is educational rather than a formal medical opinion, but I would have your daughter evaluted fully for these symptoms - there may be a mechanical problem or growth in the leg causing the symptoms and for instance serious disorders such as tumors should be excluded by an imaging/MR study as they can occur in this age group. A good examination by a physicain/orthopedist would be a good place to start and they could better decide whether more testing is indicated.
Good luck
Good luck
Member Comments (4)
by ozark, Jan 30, 2006 12:00AM
ask your pediatrician to do an xray......has he checked her for muscle spasm? doess she do sports? good luck
by heart2heart, Jan 30, 2006 12:00AM
Check the spine too. It could be sciatica. I get that too, feels like a horrible cramp running from the thigh to the leg.
by vega1318, Jan 30, 2006 12:00AM
Definitely have an Xray of the leg as well as the hip performed as soon as possible. Rule out the most concerning problems first (like small fractures, hip joint degeneration, etc.) and then go for other screens, looking for sciatica, performing possible EMGs, blood work, muscle testing etc.
