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Ms And Leg Pain When Walking
Leg pain is a common symptom and complaint.
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Foot pain Knee pain Joint pain Hip pain Muscle pain Shin splints
Alternative Names
Pain - leg; Aches - leg; Cramps - leg
Considerations
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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Leg Fracture
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Effect of Knee Pain Relief on Walking and Stair Climbing
Source: eOrthopod
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Restless Leg Syndrome: Treatment
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Walking/gait abnormalities
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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