How to cure the severe leg pain for the last six months?

Q. I have severe leg pain from the last six months. What could be the reason?

Answered by
Dr. Atul Prakash
and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.
This is a premium question & answer published on Aug 11, 2017 and last reviewed on: Aug 03, 2023

Hello doctor,

In the last six months, I suddenly developed severe pain in both legs. It arises from the thigh, goes to the calf, and finally reaches the heel. I am unable to go up the stairs or use the Indian-style toilets.

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Hello,

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From your description, I feel that you have patellofemoral compression pain, which gets worse on going up and down stairs. After a period of rest, you may feel severe pain in the the knees, but as you walk the pain will ease. I suggest the following:

  1. Take Voveran SR (Diclofenac) 75 mg twice a day for two weeks.
  2. Under the guidance of a professional physiotherapist, do quads strengthening exercises of the closed chain type, hamstring stretches and core strength exercises.
  3. Avoid squatting or using the Indian style toilets.

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