Muscle stiffness is common. Especially among seniors. In fact, stiff muscles can be a cause of leg pain in seniors. So regular stretching may help some people avoid leg pain. Also, stretching has many other advantages that are relevant in everyday life. Benefits of Leg Stretching Leg stretches are a common exercise we use to Read More
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Lymphedema is a certain type of leg swelling. It is usually chronic and painless. But still, some patients who have lymphedema leg swelling will complain of lymphedema leg pain by the end of the day. What is Lymphedema? There are many reasons for leg swelling, and lymphedema is one of them. Lymphedema happens when the
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Lipedema is the accumulation of fat. There are several types of lipedema, depending on where the fat accumulates. It can be in the arms and in the legs. If fat accumulates in the legs it can cause lipedema leg pain and heavy legs. The main challenge with this condition is telling it apart from lymphedema.
Dry skin over the heels is common. Sometimes this skin will crack. The result can be a heel fissure. These cracks may be quite painful. Sometimes, the pain is worse with pressure like walking. But sometimes the pain actually becomes worse when you stop putting pressure on the heels, like when you raise your legs
Erythromelalgia is a condition where the feet or the hands are burning hot without an apparent reason. Unfortunately, it can be a very frustrating condition. Often it takes a long time to make the diagnosis. And once you know the diagnosis, finding a treatment that works can be difficult. Erythromelalgia Symptoms The main symptom is
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There are many causes for leg pain. Some are urgent but others are chronic. So to understand leg pain you have to understand how to describe it. Only after you are able to describe your leg pain, you will be able to diagnose the cause, and think about treatment. Describing Leg Pain: The First Step
Our leg veins have valves in them that make sure blood flows up from the feet toward the body. In venous insufficiency, these valves do not work the way they are supposed to. When these valves do not work properly, pressure builds up in our legs. This pressure can result in heavy legs and in
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There are many causes for leg pain in seniors. The main sources for pain are the joints, the arteries, the veins, the nerves and the muscles of the legs. Each type of problem is more common in older people than it is in younger people. Sometimes leg pain in seniors is a sign of something
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Growing pains in legs can be part of a child’s growth. But the name is misleading, because we don’t know that the cause is actually growth. Usually this pain is limited and is not alarming. But sometimes children will experience symptoms that should make you consider professional advice. Symptoms and Warning Signs of Growing Pains
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Neuropathy is very common. By some estimates, over the 5% of the population suffer from it to some extent. Neuropathy treatment can help with daily function and with neuropathy leg pain. However, remember, that neuropathy is also complicated. If a basic evaluation does not reveal the cause, more testing such as nerve conduction (EMG) is necessary and
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