Patient's question:
This morning when I woke up, I felt a bit of pain in my thigh. It hurts whenever I walk, sit on the sofa, or stand up, especially when going up and down stairs. It doesn't hurt when I'm not walking. The area where it hurts is slightly red but not swollen. Will it get better? (Female, 11 years old)Doctor's answer:
This could also be a sprain, possibly caused by intense physical activity. It's also important to rule out lymph node enlargement. First and foremost, make sure to rest. You can apply cold compresses with a cold towel. If there are small red bumps, you can use iodine for disinfection, or if there's lymph node enlargement, you can take oral cephalosporin medications. Based on your description, it might be an accidental strain or burn. Your condition requires clinical examination to confirm the diagnosis before treatment.