Leg pain causes pain and discomfort to the legs. It occurs due to various causes like wear and tear, injuries to the joints, muscles, and ligaments, and problems in the lower spine. It can also occur due to blood clots, varicose veins, or poor circulation. The other causes of leg pain are deep vein thrombosis, gout, infection, peripheral neuropathy, rheumatoid arthritis, sprains, and stress fractures. Taking pain medications helps to provide some relief. Applying heat or cold provides some relief. Stretching and massaging help a lot.
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What causes a burning sensation, and numbness in the foot?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 46-year-old woman with dull pain in my left leg and a heat sensation in my left foot, which is on and off throughout the day. The problem has been there for the past two to three weeks. I do not recall any injury which could have led to this problem. It just started suddenly. The... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You mentioned heaviness in your left leg and a burning sensation, which we call paresthesia. Also, you have mentioned that you have back stiffness for many years. So, I presume that some nerve impingement may be causing these symptoms in your case. Can you tell me wh... Read Full »
Please suggest medication for muscle pain in legs for my breastfeeding wife.
Query: Hello doctor,My wife is 38 years old. She has been suffering from muscle pain in the right leg for 10 days. Pain is worst while walking and radiates from the buttock up to the ankle. She is breastfeeding. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have mentioned that your wife is suffering from muscle pain in the right leg for last 10 days. So a few questions from my side. Is there any low back pain as well? Apart from pain, is there any associated numbness, weakness, paresthesias as well? Any X-rays or bl... Read Full »
Will there be pain in the legs 20 days after a minor sprain due to leg injury?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old male, who presents with a Lisfranc injury. I had a leg injury 20 days back. I was told it was a minor sprain, and I tried to walk on my foot, but it is paining a lot. I am currently using non-weight-bearing boots, and would not be able to see my surgeon for another ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello doctor, Welcome to icliniq.com. You mentioned an injury to your foot around 20 days back, which has been managed conservatively till now. Having read your description, it appears that there has been a capsular injury at the tarsometatarsal joints, especially, the fourth and fifth joints ... Read Full »