Leg Pain
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Frequently Asked Questions
Leg pain is a typical symptom after an accident or other trauma, but it can also be a sign of many different disorders. Depending on the underlying cause, leg pain can be mild to severe, and the symptoms can be persistent or intermittent.
Muscular origin: This is typically the case for pain that starts after quick or frequent movements and lasts for a while.
Nerve origin:This is a cause for chronic pain that frequently affects the entire leg or the thigh.
Vascular origin: A blood clot in an artery, phlebitis, or venous insufficiency are all examples of major circulation issues that can cause this type of pain, which typically only affects one leg.
Bone origin: This is typically the case of pain that is connected to a specific physical activity or pain that develops after an injury.
The most typical types of leg pain are listed below
- Sprain
- Shin splints
- Tendinitis
- Varicose veins
- Muscle cramps
- DOMS
- Sciatica
- Blood clots
- Medical history
- Physical examination
- Imaging tests
- MRI scan
- Neurological diagnostic blocks
- Blood tests