Friday, October, 23, 2009
What Is Chronic Leg Pain
Health Encyclopedia: Restless Legs Syndrome And Related Disorders Diagnosis
Diagnosis
A diagnosis of restless legs syndrome or nocturnal leg cramps often relies solely on the patient's description of symptoms. In general, the recommended approach is first to take a sleep and personal history. The doctor may conduct an interview that includes the following questions:
- How would the sleep problem be described?
- How long has the sleep problem been experienced?
- How long does it take to fall asleep?
- How many times a week does it occur?
- How restful is sleep?
- What are the leg problems ...
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Expert & Community Posts
By Matthew Thompson
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Health Expert
...make when in pain. As anyone who has dealt with chronic pain can attest to, pain can have a...
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Health Guide
Leg pain, arm pain, and even headaches can all be referred from the facet joints in the spine. These small joints connect each vertebral body. Like other joints in the body, the facet joints can wear...
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“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...
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...financial costs. However, looking beyond the temporary symptom relief is the prospect of preventing
chronic pain. Although unproven, the science behind the harmful effects of inflammation is a...
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...arteries that supply the legs and feet. The narrowing causes a decrease in blood flow. Symptoms include
leg pain, numbness, cold legs or feet, and muscle pain in the thighs, calves or feet.
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...undiagnosed.Intermittent ClaudicationClaudication comes from the Latin word "to limp."Claudication iscrampy,
leg pain that occurs duringexercise, especially walking. The pain is due to...
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