Diagnosing and preparing a treatment plan requires a detailed physical examination and imaging tests. Leg pain can be a sign of a serious complication, especially severe and sudden pain with swelling or if a person has an underlying disease such as diabetes or vascular disease. Leg pain from the knee down. The exact location of the leg pain will be different depending on the underlying problem... Leg pain may be a sign of a serious or minor disease that can be easily treated at home... It is very important to recognize the relationship between the location and the cause of the pain... ### Pain in the back of the leg The cause of the pain in the back of the leg is probably the stretching of the leg due to excessive stretching of the leg muscles or when shaking something... The intensity of the pain caused by the tearing of the leg muscle varies from mild to very severe... Grade 1 leg injury does not require specialized treatment, but in the case of leg injury grade 2 and 3, it should be treated by a doctor. which usually develops gradually and with an increase in the level of activity, it is not easy.. and other athletes and the cause is stretching and inflammation of the tibialis anterior (anterior tibial muscle)... ### General leg pain In all the cases mentioned above, the pain is caused by damage to specific muscle groups or connective tissue in that area... However, leg pain can have more complex causes... For example, nerve damage in the lower back can lead to severe pain in areas related to specific nerve branches... In addition, damage to blood vessels in an area can also be the cause of general pain.... Causes of leg pain from the knee down Although leg pain is common, it should not be ignored... To choose a treatment plan, the cause of leg pain must be correctly identified... The cause of leg pain is usually bone, muscle, vein or nerve problems, or the presence of a blood clot... ### joint sprain or bone fracture Accidental injuries to the lower leg are the most common cause of pain in the bones of the leg. Leg pain that makes it difficult to stand or walk is likely caused by a sprained ankle or a fractured tibia or fibula. The first symptom after a sprained ankle is usually pain in the foot and leg.. (fracture) or in the case of osteoporosis, the pain should be taken seriously in the leg.... You should stop any activity that causes pain and contact your doctor immediately.... Cause of muscle pain in the leg ### Muscle cramps A muscle cramp is a painful and severe tightening or contraction of a muscle. Lower leg cramps are mostly related to the leg muscles and usually occur during sleep. Cramps are caused by dehydration or muscle fatigue. Cramps are rarely serious, but frequent leg muscle cramps may be a sign of leg pain. It is caused by overuse of the leg muscle during physical activity.. Tendonitis can also occur in other leg muscles such as tibialis anterior and tibialis posterior.. ### Calf Splint Another name for shin splints is medial tibial stress syndrome, shin splints are one of the possible causes of severe lower leg pain...Tibial stress syndrome refers to pain and inflammation of the tendons and muscles attached to the lower leg bone (tibia) and tibialis anterior. This type of injury occurs due to continuous use of these muscles during running or other high-impact exercises. Many of the dangerous symptoms of the leg are called leg splints...compartment syndrome...in which the pressure caused by inflammation in the leg parts becomes so high that there is no way to reduce the pressure and as a result the nerves under pressure are damaged....the cause of pain in both legs ### Varicose veins Dark and twisted veins are one of the main causes of pain in the legs... Varicose veins cause continuous and annoying pain in both legs, and the reason for its occurrence is the weakness of the walls of the veins and heart valves... ### Peripheral vascular disease This disease is characterized by narrowing of the leg or arm arteries. As the disease progresses, the blood flow and oxygen supply to the leg muscles decreases. Finally, when the muscles work hard and the arteries cannot meet the needs of these muscles, pain and cramps develop in the legs. Sometimes, the absence of deep vein pain is the cause of the absence of deep vein thrombosis.. Activity for a long time or taking some medications are the main causes of deep vein thrombosis. If not treated, the blood clot in the deep vein often breaks and after entering the blood stream reaches the pulmonary veins or even the heart. This is a serious complication called pulmonary embolism. Types of leg nerve pain. ### Sciatica and spinal canal stenosis Osteoarthritis of the spine is one of the common causes of spinal stenosis... Sometimes a herniated disc puts a lot of pressure on the nerve roots and causes back pain and sciatica symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, numbness, tingling and pain in the lower leg (back and/or side of the leg) when sitting or standing.. ### Peripheral Neuropathy Damage to the peripheral nerves in the limbs can cause body pain.... This disease is common among diabetics and users of certain drugs.... ### Local nerve damage In addition to more concentrated nerve damage, there is also the possibility of local damage to the nerves of the leg. This damage often occurs in conjunction with another injury, so that the local inflammation caused by the damage causes compression or entrapment of the nerve and leads to leg pain. Leg pain symptoms from the knee down. - Weakness in painful leg - Inability to bear weight or walk - Constant or sharp pain in the knee and leg - Mild to severe ankle and leg pain - Pain in the leg and leg - Swelling - Mild to moderate bruising Read more: foot physiotherapy in Shiraz Diagnosis of leg pain from the knee down The cause of sudden and severe leg pain or swelling must be diagnosed by a doctor... Chronic leg pain is often one of several symptoms and must be evaluated as a multifaceted issue... See a doctor for an accurate diagnosis and start appropriate treatment as soon as possible and prevent long-term problems... ### Radiography The doctor begins to evaluate the leg pain by conducting a complete physical examination.. In case of a possible bone fracture, a series of X-rays is needed.. In addition, liquid or calcification in the knee or ankle joint can be detected in the imaging... ### Ankle-brachial index The ankle or brachial index or ABI is a test to check the arterial blood flow in the leg to detect circulation problems and blood clotting... In this test, the blood pressure of the legs is compared with the blood pressure of the arms... ### Arteriogram An arteriogram is performed to examine the arteries.. In this test, by injecting contrast dye into the veins, the arterial flow of the legs becomes more visible... ### MRI MRI is prescribed to examine the joints, bones and soft tissues to determine the cause of leg pain.... In some cases, doctors prescribe MR angiography to examine the veins of the body.... ### CT scan Most health care providers use a CT scan for a variety of purposes, such as examining the anatomy of joints and bones or finding fractures... CT angiography can be done in place of arteriography in certain situations. Foot... These types of injuries can be easily treated at home.. But if you suddenly experience moderate to severe pain for no apparent reason or find it difficult to walk after a severe injury, you should see your doctor immediately.. You should contact your doctor if: - Intensification of leg pain - Swelling in both legs - Feeling pain when walking - Creating annoying varicose veins - Fever - The feet are hot or cold to the touch - Respiratory problems - Inability to bear weight on the leg - Hearing the sound of wear or impact after the injury **Summary** The cause of foot pain can be various physical problems....Through physical examination and imaging tests, the cause is identified and treatment is carried out according to the information obtained....People should never self-medicate by guessing the cause of their injury and illness....A doctor can tell the difference between a simple muscle strain and a more serious one....