LEG PAIN

Distinctive reasons for leg pain can have similar symptoms. Getting the right finding increases the odds of having proper treatment. Its important to know symptoms so that a diagnosis can be made.

The following are types of leg pain:

l Leg cramps, or Charley horses

l Peripheral arterial disease

l Fractures and stress fractures

l Popliteus tendinitis

l Hamstring strain

l Compartment syndrome

l Sciatic nerve pain

Symptoms that can happen with leg pain because of damage may include leg sores, leg swelling, leg tenderness, and the incapacity to walk on the affected leg.

Symptoms that can happen with leg pain because of disease or inflammation are  skin redness, leg swelling, fever, joint swelling, joint pain, back pain, and swollen lymph nodes in the groin..

A feeling of “pins and needles” sensations in the leg could be an indication of a hidden neurological issue, or it could mean that your leg has poor circulation.

DIAGNOSIS

Sometimes , it’s hard to decide when leg pain needs to be taken to a doctor or in the emergency room.

Immediately schedule an appointment with your doctor once you experience the following:

• Swelling in the two legs
• Varicose veins that are causing uneasiness
• Pain while strolling
• Leg pain that keeps on deteriorating or holds on for a couple of days
• You have fever
• You have a profound cut on your leg
• Your leg is red and warm to the touch
• Your leg is pale and feels cool to the touch
• You’re experiencing issues in breathing and you have swelling in the two legs
• You’re not able to walk or put any weight on your leg

Various types of conditions and wounds may cause leg pain. Never disregard leg pain that doesn’t appear to leave or that is joined by different symptoms.

TREATMENT

Treatment for leg pain must depend upon the cause. Treatment for leg pain may consist of cold compresses, crutches, elastic wraps, support or casts, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines for pain, and surgery.

See your doctor in case you’re encountering extreme or never-ending leg pain.

Visit your doctor or go to the emergency room quickly when you have an injury or a cut on your leg, or if your leg is pale and cool to the touch, or if your leg injury makes it difficult for you to stand or walk.