<s>[INST] I hit the front of my thigh, right above my knee, on something a few nights ago. It hurt incredibly bad when it happened and to walk on that leg and stand up or sit down made it much worse. It left what felt like a minor dent and I expected a bruise to form, but one never did. It has been five days since that happened, and the majority of that particular pain has gone away....however, a new pain has arisen. It began last night and woke me from me sleep....it is very similar to that feeling you get when you lay on a limb for too long. Kind of like an aching and throbbing. I can ignore it sometimes, but other times it s so annoying I can t take my focus off it. And the pain extends from the mid part of my thigh all the way to my toes. Should I be concerned? [/INST] Hello, You may have a soft tissue injury of your thigh. Although you have not told me your age. As you are enabled to walk around comfortably it is very unlikely you may have a bone injury. I would suggest you to consult your doctor and get an X-ray done as per his advice. Also, after a clinical examination, he will be in a position to tell you the cause of your throbbing sensation in that leg. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. </s>