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What is the cause of leg pain?
3 months ago
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Dr. Mohammad Hossein Delshad
تهرانpain companions
Leg pain can occur for a variety of reasons, including damage to muscles, nerves, and bones. Also, trauma or an underlying disease can play a role, which we'll talk about in detail below.
Treatment for this condition varies depending on the cause... If you have mild pain, you can treat it with home remedies.. But if you have severe, prolonged or sudden pain, you should see a pain specialist.
In the following, we will give you more explanations about the possible reasons and treatment solutions.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
With this condition, your legs usually don't get enough blood... This usually happens when the arteries become narrowed.
In these cases, you feel weak, numb, or cramping while walking... Also, other symptoms can be called numbness and discoloration of the feet.
Many people can treat peripheral artery disease by changing lifestyle habits, such as quitting smoking....If this treatment strategy does not work, you will be prescribed medication in the following treatment steps....In rare cases, some people need surgery.
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT)
This is a complication of a blood clot in a vein that usually occurs in the thigh or leg.. it does not always lead to symptoms.. but there is a possibility of swelling and pain in the leg and sometimes the affected part becomes red and warm.
If you have any of these symptoms, go to the doctor immediately for examination and treatment.... If this complication is not treated, it can cause a serious disease called pulmonary embolism, in which case the clot is destroyed and transferred to the lungs.... The doctor will prescribe you medicine to prevent the formation of a blood clot or its growth.
Peripheral neuropathy
Neuropathy occurs when the body's nerves that transmit messages from the brain to other parts of the body are damaged.... The most common cause of this complication is diabetes.. But other diseases, injuries, drugs and infections play a role in causing this disease.
If it affects the nerves of the leg, you may also feel weakness and tingling in the leg. Depending on the cause, the doctor will consider the appropriate treatment solution.
Electrolyte imbalance
Electrolytes are minerals such as calcium, sodium, or potassium that help muscles function properly.... You sweat when you exercise.. Spinal stenosis
Spinal canal stenosis happens when the space inside the spine narrows... this space causes pressure on the nerves in this area and eventually you feel tingling, numbness, weakness and leg pain.
Also, these people do not have balance.... If you see any of these symptoms, see a doctor for examination and treatment.... Prescribing medicine and doing physical therapy can be effective in relieving foot pain, eventually you may need surgery.
Sciatica
Pain from sciatica leads to leg pain, including leg pain. The pain you feel is caused by compression of a nerve in the spine.
This condition can range from cramping to a severe shooting pain that makes it difficult to even sit or stand... This condition can have many causes, including slipped or herniated discs, pelvic muscle spasms, spinal stenosis, and slipped vertebrae.
In these cases, the doctor usually considers pain medication or physical therapy for the patient.. But in more serious cases, when the patient does not recover with any method, surgery is recommended.
Arthritis
Arthritis is a common disease that affects the joints, leading to symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and swelling... When it occurs in areas such as the hips, knees, or ankles, it may be difficult for you to walk or perform daily activities.
There is no cure for this disease, exercise and maintaining a normal weight can help.... Applying heating pads or ice packs to painful joints can also reduce pain and swelling.... Taking over-the-counter pain relievers can also help.
Muscle tension
This condition occurs when the muscles are overstretched.
Leg pain caused by muscle tension occurs more in athletes.
Usually, immediately after stretching, you feel severe pain and the affected area is sensitive to the touch... The best treatment that can be considered for this disease is to use a cold compress for 20 minutes and several times a day.
You should also wrap your leg and keep it elevated if possible and rest it. Using non-prescription painkillers can also be effective in relieving pain.
twist
Such an injury occurs when a tissue called a ligament that connects bones to each other is stretched or torn. Ankle sprains are very common.
The affected area becomes painful and swollen and you cannot put your weight on that part of the leg or leg.. The best treatment is rest, use of ice compress, bandage the leg and place it in elevation.
If necessary, see a doctor so that necessary examinations can be done using X-rays.
muscle cramps
This happens when a muscle in the leg suddenly tightens and can be accompanied by severe pain. You may feel a tight muscle mass.
This condition develops with age... You also get muscle cramps when you are exposed to hot weather and don't keep your body hydrated.
This condition usually goes away on its own and does not cause you any serious problems. But if you often suffer from this condition, talk to your doctor.
Leg splint
A shin splint occurs when the muscles and tissues around the shin bone become inflamed and damage the inner edge of the bone.
This disease is observed among people who run a lot. Flat soles or using inappropriate shoes can cause this disease.
The best treatment is to rest your feet or put a cold compress on the affected area several times a day for 20 minutes and take painkillers if needed.
