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Leg Pain Symptoms
Leg pain is a common symptom and complaint.
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Alternative Names
Pain - leg; Aches - leg; Cramps - leg
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Common Causes
Leg pain can be due to a muscle cramp (also called a
- Dehydration or low amounts of potassium, sodium, calcium, or magnesium in the blood
- Medications such as:
- Diuretics, which can cause you to lose too much fluid or minerals
- St...
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