Leg Aches & Pains

Leg aches & pains are a common symptom and complaint. Commonly due to muscle cramp or injury, there are many other causes of leg aches & pains.

Pain in the legs may be present because of conditions that affect bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, nerves and skin. Most often inflammation of tissues is the end result of these diseases and the inflammation is the source of pain.

Symptoms

Depending upon the cause and the individual situation, symptoms of leg aches & pains vary widely and pain may radiate from its source to another location which can cause confusion. For example, hip problems may initially present with knee pain.

With some injuries and arthritic conditions pain gradually resolves as the muscle or joint warms up during activity but other times the pain may be made worse with use. People with neuropathy tend to describe their pain as a burning sensation, while those who have sciatica describe intense sharp pain.

Night time symptoms of pain and leg cramps may be associated with restless leg syndrome, a sleep disorder.

Common causes may include:

• Muscle cramp
• Injuries like a torn / overstretched muscle or inflamed tendon
• Atherosclerosis
• Blood clot
• Infection of the bone
• Inflammation of the leg joints caused by arthritis or gout
• Nerve damage - common in people with diabetes, smokers, and alcoholics (symptoms include numbness, tingling, or a sensation of pins-and-needles)
• Varicose veins
• Back ailments

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References

NHS
eMedicineHealth
MedlinePlus

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