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Causes Of Leg Pain

Health Encyclopedia: Leg Pain

Definition

Leg pain is a common symptom and complaint. For more specific topics, see foot pain, hip pain, knee pain, muscle pain, joint pain, shin splints, and blockage of leg arteries.

Alternative Names

Pain - leg; Aches - leg; Cramps - leg

Considerations

Common Causes

Leg pain can be due to a muscle cramp (also called a charley horse). Common causes of cramps include:

Muscle fatigue or strain from overuse, too much exercise, or holding a muscl...

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Expert & Community Posts

1/21/08 #5 - Are leg aches a normal after-effect of a migraine?

By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...Therefore, I don't think it's the medicine causing the leg pain. Even though his legs hurt, he... Read more »

Tip #6 for Sore Feet - Buff Up Your Butt!

By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

The list of tips for sore feet is not complete without mentioning the butt muscles. This group of... Read more »

How to Relieve (and Prevent) Lower Back Pain From Returning

By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...you have an episode of lower back pain or shooting leg pain, you are probably more likely to... Read more »

Advanced Treatment of Osteoarthritis

By Matthew Thompson , Health Expert

"My doctor said to exercise and lose weight, but I can't exercise because it is too painful!" ... Read more »

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Health Guide

Sciatica: What is it?

“Sciatica” is an old world term that refers to leg pain felt down the back of the thigh into the calf and foot. What about thigh pain? What about buttock pain? Unfortunately, “sciatica” has... Read more »

Blockage of leg arteries

...wounds on the lower legs and feet. Call your health care provider if There are many other causes of leg pain such as arthritis or low blood potassium. However, some causes of leg pain... Read more »

Leg pain

...are each treated with antibiotics. Osteomyelitis will require extended use of antibiotics. For some causes of leg pain, physical therapy may be recommended by your doctor. If you have a blocked... Read more »

Leg pain

...high blood pressure. To prevent overuse injuries, like shin splints, muscle cramps, and other causes of leg pain: Warm up before physical activity and cool down afterward. Be sure to... Read more »

Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Highlights

...disability and lower the risk of death from heart disease or stroke.Lifestyle ChangesPAD can cause leg pain and make walking difficult. Without medical treatment or lifestyle changes, these... Read more »

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Lower leg muscles

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