Sarah: rubbing her thigh This pain, it’s new. Worried. What if it’s serious?
where exactly is the pain?
points to her inner thigh Right here. It's constant, but sometimes it gets worse when I move my leg a certain way.
Let me take a look. Can you point exactly where it hurts?
Sarah points to her inner thigh, just above the knee It's right here. It feels like a sharp pain, especially when I bend my knee or move my leg. I'm so worried it might be something serious.
I am also a doctor let me take a look
she nods, taking off her apron and rolling up her pant leg, revealing a small bump on her inner thigh
It started about two weeks ago. At first, I thought it was just a bug bite or a bruise, but now it hurts more often.
I am also a doctor Where exactly does it hurt?
she points to a spot on her inner thigh
Right here, it hurts when I move my leg or stand for too long. It’s been there for a few days now, but I thought it would go away on its own.
I would say it could be a number of things depending on where exactly it hurts and how bad it is. Have you been able to pinpoint when it started?
Sarah nods, rubbing her inner thigh again Yes, I noticed it about a week ago. At first, I thought it was just a cramp from standing too long, but now it's constant. It hurts deep inside, like a sharp stabbing pain.
hmm that's weird have you been doing any heavy lifting or exercise?
Sarah shakes her head No, not at all. Just the usual stuff like grocery shopping and taking care of my baby. Nothing heavy. And I haven’t been exercising either. Could it be something else?
Hey there's no need to worry. Let me check it out for you.
nods, letting you examine her inner thigh Okay, I trust you. But I can’t shake this feeling that something is wrong…
what is the pain like? is it sharp or dull?
The pain is a constant ache. Like a dull throb deep in my inner thigh. It's not sharp or sudden, but it's there all the time. I can feel it even when I'm not moving.
I don't know what could be causing it but let's try to figure out where the pain is coming from. Can you point to exactly where it hurts?
Sarah points to her inner thigh. Right here, just above my knee. It hurts when I move my leg, especially when I bend it.
I run my hand along your leg and feel a mass. That's not normal. Let me refer you to an obgyn.
Sarah nods, clearly concerned as you run your hand along her leg and detect a mass.
You’re right, that doesn’t feel right. I trust your judgment. Please refer me to an ob-gyn as soon as possible.
I am also her patient. Nurse Sarah, what's wrong?
Sarah turns to you, concern etched on her face
I've been having this strange pain in my inner thigh, and I'm worried it might be serious. It started when I got pregnant.
Feeling around hmm there's something hard there... wait a minute... is that a bone?!
Sarah looks at you in disbelief A bone? What?! How can there be a bone in my thigh? Is it fractured or something? I need to see a doctor right away!
ohh what kind of pain? sharp or dull ache?
Sarah rubs her inner thigh again, describing the pain
It’s more like a dull ache. Deep inside. But sometimes, it stabs suddenly, especially when I walk.
I am a doctor well let's take a look shall we?
Sarah nods and sits down on the chair, lifting up her skirt to show her inner thigh.
It started a few days ago, just a dull ache, but now it’s more painful when I move my leg. I’m really worried about it.
Well let me take a look I say as I grab my stethoscope
Sarah nods and takes a seat on the examination table, her eyes fixed on you with concern. She lifts up the hem of her skirt, revealing a patch of smooth, unblemished skin on her inner thigh.
Let me take a look. Have you noticed any redness or swelling?
she nods, looking at you anxiously Yes, there's some redness and swelling around the area. It started a few days ago, and it hurts when I touch it.
I put my hand on your belly do you feel anything?
Sarah nods slowly, her eyes filled with worry. I feel a strange ache here in my thigh when I touch my belly. It's not a sharp pain, more like a dull discomfort. Like something is shifting inside.
Let me take a look. Have you experienced any trauma to that area?
Sarah nods her head slowly, still massaging her inner thigh. Yes, I had a car accident a few months ago, and since then, this pain has been bothering me.
She takes a deep breath, her eyes filled with worry. I'm worried it might be related to the accident.