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 Read More
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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
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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Cold feet can be alarming. Many people think that cold feet mean that they have poor circulation. But the cause for cold feet is rarely poor circulation. It is much more common for the cause to be a problem with the peripheral nerves. Like neuropathy leg pain, many people have the cold sensation mainly at
You have just gotten off an airplane after a long flight. Maybe you didn’t move much for the past several hours. Maybe there just wasn’t much legroom. As you are walking toward the exit you notice something that alarms you. Your calf seems to be hurting. It feels a bit like a pulled muscle. Is
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Have you ever seen someone trying to walk after running a marathon? They are sore and stiff and they waddle around a bit like ducks. Well, they are probably suffering from delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Night muscle soreness is the pain and stiffness that start a few hours after exercise and can last a
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Leg pain is common in cancer patients. But it can be hard to understand the cause and to offer a solution. Part of it is because there are several causes for cancer leg pain. So telling them apart can be a challenge. Still, some causes of pain are urgent. For instance, it is important not
Night leg pain is especially common in elderly persons. While the pain can sound similar at first, there are actually very different causes for this pain. Some causes are urgent. Others are a nuisance, but can wait. So, telling the difference between potential causes is important. Urgent Night Leg Pain in Elderly Blood Clots A
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Leg pain when lying down can mean one of several things. First, it might mean that there is pressure on a nerve in that position. Even if the pressure is in the back, the pain might be in the legs. This is called referred pain. But there are other potential explanations. For instance joint pain
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Neuropathy leg pain is common. Symptoms are worse at night. While usually symptoms are typical, sometimes they can be confused with other causes of night leg pain. So making the correct diagnosis is key. Once the diagnosis has been made, there are several treatments available. Neuropathy Leg Pain Symptoms People who suffer from peripheral neuropathy
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