Pain in the legs can be associated with some musculoskeletal, neurological or vascular pathologies.
Pain in the legs can haunt a person for various reasons. In most cases, it is caused by physical overload and injury. But behind the appearance of pain in the legs, non-obvious factors can also be hidden in the form of diseases or disorders that a person sometimes does not know about.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Its development is associated with the appearance of blood clots in the veins of the thigh or lower leg. With DVT, pain and swelling occur in the clot-affected leg (one limb is larger than the other). In addition, it turns red and becomes hot to the touch. Deep vein thrombosis is a very serious condition, the consequence of which is the development of a pulmonary embolism (blockage of the pulmonary artery by a detached blood clot). You cannot treat it at home on your own, you need to immediately consult a doctor.
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD). In his case, the blood flow to the legs is impaired, due to the narrowing of the arteries due to the accumulation of cholesterol. In PAD, a person feels weak, numb, and cold in the legs, as well as muscle spasms and pain when walking, which stop during stops.
Electrolyte imbalance.Muscles need minerals such as sodium, potassium and calcium to function properly – these are called electrolytes. The human body can lose electrolytes extensively: for example, this occurs when sweating profusely or when undergoing chemotherapy. Symptoms of an emerging electrolyte imbalance are muscle weakness and leg cramps. In cases where they occur very often, you should definitely consult a doctor.
Sciatica.A pinched nerve in the lower part of the spine causes shooting pain that is felt in the legs from the hips to the little fingers, making it impossible to sit or walk normally. Sciatica can be caused by intervertebral hernia or displacement of the vertebrae, spasms of the gluteal muscles, spinal stenosis.
Split leg syndrome. This syndrome is common among athletes. It means a condition in which the muscles and tissues around the tibia become inflamed, causing pain. People who have flat feet, stiff arches, or wear inappropriate shoes can also suffer from this pain, informed The Health Site.
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