The cause of nagging pain in the thigh cannot be determined by just one symptom. For an accurate diagnosis, it is necessary to undergo a more complete examination by a specialist. In addition, pain can radiate from other areas of the thigh and feet, for example, from veins and arteries, ligaments and tendons, spinal roots, etc.
At the same time, the nature of the pain is very important for diagnosis - chronic and sharp sensations from the buttock to the knee and foot will be caused by completely different reasons.
To establish the exact cause of discomfort, you need to identify all the signs accompanying the disease . However, diagnosis becomes more difficult if the patient has a number of diseases that may cause pain in the leg or knee. It is worth remembering that only highly qualified, experienced doctors can make a correct diagnosis.
The patient may additionally experience the following symptoms:
If the pain does not stop for a long time, the pain can be considered chronic . This leads to:
If the pain in the leg occurs suddenly, is pronounced and there are no obvious reasons (for example, a blow), then perhaps the problem is the following:
For an accurate diagnosis, it is extremely important to tell a specialist about the type of pain, its location and intensity. The more complete information the doctor receives, the faster the disease will be identified and the correct treatment will be prescribed.
To determine the exact cause of leg pain, your doctor may do the following tests:
Until the disease is accurately identified, you can use over-the-counter painkillers. It is worth reducing physical activity and staying calm. If the pain cannot be relieved on your own and it only gets worse over time, you should consult a specialist.
Pain in the leg from the knee to the foot is a very common phenomenon. The causes of this symptom in different age categories are not the same. In young people, leg pain is often caused by excessive physical activity and injuries. But in middle-aged people, a common cause of pain is vascular disease of the lower extremity.
The lower part of the leg from the knee to the foot is called the lower leg. The lower leg is formed by two bones: the tibia and fibula. The patella is adjacent to these bone structures. Below, the tibia and fibula together with the talus bone of the foot form the ankle joint. There are anterior and posterior surfaces of the tibia.
We can safely assume that almost every person is familiar with pain in the lower leg. Indeed, excessive physical activity, when you are on your feet all day, makes itself felt by the evening with pain in the lower leg. But behind the pain there can also be independent diseases, which are extremely important to identify in a timely manner.
All probable causes of pain in the lower leg can be divided into the following categories:
In medical practice, lower leg injuries are quite common. Athletes - runners, football players, and figure skaters - are especially susceptible to this injury. Shin injury is a collective concept that includes:
As a rule, determining the diagnosis of a lower leg injury is not difficult. The onset of pain is preceded by a blow to the leg, a fall on it, or severe physical exertion. The injury is accompanied by swelling of the lower leg, the formation of hematomas, and limited leg mobility. With fractures, the lower leg may become deformed and take an unnatural position, which is noticeable even to the naked eye. In order to confirm or refute a fracture of the tibia, an x-ray must be taken.
The complete blood supply and nutrition of the tissues of the lower leg depend on the condition and tone of the vessels of the lower limb. With vascular disease of the lower leg, a person is bothered by a feeling of heaviness in the legs and even pain at the end of the day. Diseases such as:
Atherosclerosis and obliterating endarteritis are classified as chronic occlusive diseases of the arteries. Although these diseases have different causes and development mechanisms, they manifest themselves with very similar symptoms. The basis of occlusive diseases is the gradual narrowing of the arteries, which ends in vascular obstruction. As a result, the blood supply to the tissues of the limb is disrupted, which leads to the development of trophic disorders and pain.
Symptoms of obliterating endarteritis are similar to those of obliterating atherosclerosis . So, chronic occlusive diseases manifest themselves with the following symptoms:
Pain in the leg from the knee to the foot can also be a manifestation of varicose veins of the lower extremities. Normally, blood flows through the veins of the legs from the periphery to the center, and through the communicating veins - from superficial to deep. With varicose veins, on the contrary, the blood flow is directed from the center to the periphery, from the deep veins of the legs to the superficial ones. This is the so-called perverted blood flow. As a result, venous insufficiency develops.
At the initial stage of the disease, a person is only bothered by a feeling of heaviness, fullness in the legs after physical activity and at the end of the day. However, these symptoms disappear in the morning after rest. Subsequently, varicose veins are clearly visible on the lower leg, swelling of the lower leg and foot develops, calf cramps, and trophic ulcers on the skin occur. As the disease progresses, pain in the lower leg becomes a faithful companion of a person, bothering him around the clock.
The most dangerous cause of pain from the knee to the foot is acute deep vein thrombosis of the leg . With thrombosis of the superficial veins of the lower leg, a person is bothered by pain and the presence of a painful seal on the lower leg along the vein, and difficulty walking. With deep vein thrombosis of the leg, the following are noted:
The most serious complication of acute deep vein thrombosis is the possibility of a blood clot breaking off and entering the pulmonary artery, which can lead to death.
That is why, if, in addition to pain in the leg from the knee to the foot, a person has the above symptoms, you need to consult a surgeon in order to prevent complications of the disease.
The cause of pain in the leg from the knee to the foot may be hidden directly in the pathology of the bones of the lower leg. Thus, inflammation of the bone tissue of the leg is called osteomyelitis . Bone infection can occur endogenously when bacteria penetrate from existing purulent foci in the body. This type of osteomyelitis is typical for childhood. Another way of bone infection is exogenous, when bacteria enter the bone tissue from the environment during open fractures and operations on the lower leg.
Osteomyelitis of the leg begins acutely. At the onset of the disease, a person notices unexplained weakness, malaise, fever, and chills. After a few days, intense pain occurs in the lower leg area, which intensifies with the slightest movements. The lower leg is swollen, the skin is red and hot to the touch. The purulent process can also affect the knee or ankle joints. In the absence of treatment and the presence of a non-opening abscess, sepsis develops.
When skeletal muscles become inflamed, myositis develops. The disease can be triggered by trauma, toxic exposure, infectious diseases (ARVI, tonsillitis), connective tissue diseases, etc. The main signs of myositis of the leg are:
Infection of the soft tissues of the lower leg can also cause pain in the leg from the knee to the foot. For example, erysipelas can affect a large area of the lower leg, causing diffuse burning pain along the leg. A characteristic sign of the disease is the appearance on the skin of a red spot with uneven boundaries in the form of flames. The lower leg in this area is swollen, the skin is hot to the touch. The general well-being of a person also suffers: fever, weakness, and malaise are noted.
Phlegmon of the lower leg is also accompanied by painful sensations in the lower leg . This is a purulent diffuse inflammation of soft tissues. Phlegmon is manifested not only by pain, but also by swelling of the lower leg and redness of the skin. General intoxication signs are also noted. Lack of treatment can lead to the development of sepsis.
The calf muscles are innervated by two main nerves: the tibial and the common peroneal. These nerve fibers are formed from the sciatic nerve in the area of the popliteal fossa. In turn, the sciatic nerve originates from the sacral nerve plexus formed by the spinal nerves . Damage to nerve fibers at any level, from the spinal nerves to the nerve branches directly in the lower leg area, can manifest as pain.
Damage to the spine in the lumbosacral region can lead to compression of the spinal nerves and, as a result, pain in the lower leg. These are spinal diseases such as:
When the spinal roots are compressed at the level of the lumbosacral spine, pain occurs that radiates to the buttock, thigh, lower leg, and foot . Any careless movement provokes increased pain. Paresthesia in the form of numbness and a sensation of crawling on the surface of the skin of the leg are also noted.
Non-inflammatory damage to peripheral nerves is called neuropathy. In general, neuropathies can occur due to compression, trauma to the nerve, metabolic disorders of the body, and toxic effects.
When peripheral nerves are compressed in anatomical narrowings (canals) by surrounding musculoskeletal structures, a pathological condition such as tunnel neuropathy . So, when the common peroneal nerve is compressed, a person is bothered by pain on the outer surface of the leg and foot, paresthesia in the form of numbness, and a crawling sensation in this area . There is also a violation of the extension of the foot and fingers, and difficulty in abducting the outer edge of the foot. When walking, a person raises his leg high; this gait is called “horse gait.”
When the tibial nerve is compressed in the tarsal tunnel, tarsal tunnel syndrome develops . Symptoms of this disease are pain in the area of the inner ankle and foot (sometimes in the lower leg), impaired sensitivity in this area in the form of burning, tingling of the skin, impaired movement of the foot, and changes in gait.
In their practice, doctors often encounter diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities. Patients with diabetic neuropathy are bothered by pain in the lower leg and foot, a crawling sensation, burning of the skin, and night cramps in the calf muscles. With long-term neuropathy, atrophy of the leg muscles occurs, and non-healing trophic ulcers appear on the skin.
Pain in the leg from the knee to the foot can indeed be caused by various diseases. To find out the root cause of pain, it is extremely important to take into account additional symptoms, the patient’s age, and concomitant diseases.
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Modern life offers a lot of active movement throughout the day, and foot pain becomes a hindrance. Some people continue to work and go about their daily activities, regardless of the inconvenience. Others consult a doctor to get an answer to the question of why their legs hurt from the hip to the foot. And this is the right step, because it is easier to cure the disease at the initial stage and get rid of constant discomfort. In this article you will learn about the causes of diseases and methods of treatment.
They can manifest themselves in different ways. Before visiting a specialist, it is important to be able to describe it.
But who most often experiences pain in the legs:
There are several types of pain, as well as reasons for its differentiation. Depending on the intensity it can be:
There are also symptoms that may accompany different types of pain listed:
Discomfort in the lower extremities differs in intensity and location:
My legs ache and hurt, there are plenty of reasons for this:
If the causes of pain are known, choosing the appropriate treatment will not be difficult.
Drugs for the treatment of the identified disease are prescribed only by a specialist. And these could be:
It is also possible to use:
You can infuse chestnut fruits with vodka. The recipe is simple:
Compresses are a good way to relieve pain. For example, from raw grated or minced potatoes, as well as cabbage leaves. If you add medicine to folk remedies, such compresses will definitely have a life-saving effect. They not only relieve discomfort, but also saturate the affected areas of tissue with oxygen. At night you can’t do without them, the patient gets a comfortable sleep in return.
Listen to orthopedists who advise:
And the most important and final rule is that any treatment and use of medications should be carried out under the constant supervision of a specialist. May your feet be healthy and your life full of movement.
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We were at the Institute of Orthopedics. They did an ultrasound of the knee and an X-ray. Yes, there are age-related changes in the joint. We carried out the treatment prescribed by the doctor: arcoxia, mucosat, structum, synocrom 2.0 into the joint, 5 injections over 5 weeks. A month has already passed since the end of treatment - there are absolutely no changes for the better.
A neurologist was called. Based on his examination and prescriptions, treatment was given: Olfen IM, Neurorubin IM, Mydocalm, Olfen patch for the lumbar region. No improvements. The pain is the same, the leg is not swollen or swollen, the color is normal. As I understand it, we are not talking about deep vein thrombophlebitis.
Auntie, of course, can walk somehow: with a stick and it’s very painful. What could it be? How can I at least partially remove this pain?
My grandfather is 75 years old; he was diagnosed with intestinal cancer - stage 2 with metastases to the spine, with severe pain in his leg. Removal surgery was not performed because... weak heart.
2 days ago my leg (calf area) became swollen, then the swelling went to the foot and thigh area.
Tell me how I can remove the swelling? With what it can be connected?
It all started in the summer, in June, after I fainted. I felt nauseous, my stomach began to twist, and I lost consciousness. Since then, these are the symptoms - they keep growing, I don’t know what to do. A neurologist at the clinic diagnosed me with astheno-neurotic syndrome, but I read the description, and it didn’t seem quite right. And the medications he prescribed don’t really help me.
The muscles twitch and sometimes trembling begins. Weakness comes in attacks - it feels as if the body is sleeping, but the brain is not; arms and legs become heavy and relaxed. Weakness is replaced by tension in the muscles. Previously there were only calves, now the feet, back of the hands, wrists and lower thighs are included. There was a very unpleasant feeling that the muscles were about to tighten, and if you strain them, then this happens (this has happened for the last two weeks). In addition, there is a burning sensation in the muscles. This week, for three days, the tension in my calves did not go away, then it went away, and the muscles ached wildly. In general, recently, muscle tension has become almost constant.
There will also be chills, nausea, and pressure on the eyes.
The gait sometimes changes - I put my foot on the full foot, my legs seem to be tense at the back. If I hit the back of my thigh while I'm standing on straight legs, my knees will give way. In general, the knee muscles are also tense, especially on the left leg. The muscles in my hips and knees relax as I lean my body forward.
Very unpleasant sensations in the front of the throat (under the jaw) - like a lump or pressure; It’s hard to swallow, sometimes it becomes difficult to breathe. Sometimes food is difficult to pass through and you have to push it through. Sometimes the muscle on the left front of the neck hurts.
Paroxysmal dizziness. It starts with me rocking back and forth once. After this, the next day or the day after, it becomes very bad - a feeling that I’m going to fall, and as if there are waves in the brain from the bottom up. After that I try not to leave the house, because... I can't even stand still, I feel like I'm falling. It intensifies if you look in one direction, then in the other. Sometimes there is such a “glitch”: if you look
at something at an angle of 45 degrees, then I seem to be driving backwards, and what I’m looking at is constantly moving away from me (similar to the effect in a movie when the hero stands still and the background moves away).
Headaches - start under the skull on the left, then move to the back of the head, on the right it also starts to hurt and creeps to the top of the head, where it goes away. Sometimes something tugs at my head (not for long, but unpleasant).
There is also pain under the jaw on the left (multiple visits to dentists did not help, i.e. also nervous), ringing in the ears. Sometimes there is also a crunch in the back when inhaling and a pulling/stabbing pain in the spine on the left, at the level of the shoulder blades.
Sometimes there is also trembling throughout the body, as with chills.
My ears also hurt, the lymph node behind my left ear hurts and radiates to my jaw under my ear.
All blood tests are normal (biochemistry, sugar, hormones, AIDS, hepatitis).
ENT did not find anything, based on my complaints about a feeling of swelling in the throat, she sent me to the Research Institute of ENT, where they also found nothing and said that it was nervous.
The neurologist prescribed Vinpotropil and Pantogam (I drank them a little, and I felt it only got worse), a course of Milgama (finished, it didn’t feel much better). Also Cortexin (also doesn’t provide any relief)
X-ray of the cervical spine showed nothing. The therapist still wrote “osteochondrosis.” Well, okay, she knows better.
ECG, FLG normal
EEG: “Weak diffuse changes in the BEAK of the brain of an irritative nature. Reactivity of the cortex according to the general type. Local and paroxysmal changes were not detected.”
REG: “Pulse filling in the carotid basins is normal. Pulse filling of the VBB is normal. The tone of large-caliber arteries is reduced. The tone of the arteries of medium and small caliber is normal. The elastic properties of the arteries are normal. Venous outflow is not changed. Functional VBB tests are negative"
Ultrasound of the abdominal cavity, kidneys - there are no abnormalities; thyroid glands - 2.5 mm cysts, but hormones are normal.
Associated diseases: superficial gastritis, hemorrhoids, it seems (that’s what the computer leads to), cervical erosion.
I can’t do an MRI for the simple reason - I don’t have money.
Possible causes and conditions in which the lower limb hurts in the upper parts are given in the table.
There are a number of diseases that can cause pain in the legs from the hip to the foot. They have different symptoms, sometimes similar and sometimes radically different depending on the pathology.
Below we will look in detail at the main and most common types of diseases that cause a condition in which the left leg from the hip to the foot or the right one hurts.
The main factors that can cause leg pain from hip to foot are:
Why do my legs hurt from the hip to the foot, and what is the reason for this process? There are many factors influencing this process. First of all, you should not exclude an ordinary limb injury.
Intense sports and excessive physical activity can affect the integrity of muscles and ligaments. These are the most harmless causes of pain.
Painful sensations can be very different, based on the cause of their occurrence:
The source of pain is also different. These are the parts of the leg from the inside and outside to the back area. Considering the localization, it is possible to establish the causes of the disease.
For example, if the hip hurts in the back, the diagnosis in this case would be sciatica. This is a disease of the sciatic nerve. In this case, as a rule, the right leg or left leg is pulled from the hip to the foot.
The inside of my leg hurts. The diagnosis is damage to the muscles that move the thigh. The reason may lie in the presence of lumbar osteochondrosis. That is, the concentration of pain will increase as the nerve is pinched.
To determine the cause of leg pain localized in the segment from the hip to the knee, the symptoms that accompany the pain are important. Another significant point in their assessment is determining the connection between the pain syndrome and the existing accompanying symptoms.
This means that they can be either a manifestation of the same disease or a consequence of different pathological processes. Only an experienced specialist can carry out such a differential diagnosis.
Among the main symptoms that most often accompany hip pain are:
Signs and symptoms of pain in the right leg are most often nonspecific, that is, they cannot indicate a specific cause of the disease. The pain signal can be associated with vascular pathologies, diseases of the skeletal system, as well as metabolic disorders or inflammation of muscles and tendons.
However, pain in the right leg may serve as the first alarming evidence of incipient diabetes mellitus, thrombosis or pathological destruction of the hip joint.
Therefore, at the first signs of discomfort in the leg, you should consult a doctor for examination.
Differential symptoms of pain in the right leg
Symptoms of pain in the right leg may subside and move to the left limb, and pain can also be bilateral, especially as the disease develops.
Pain in the right leg can be of a different nature; accordingly, by comparing the specifics of pain and general descriptions of diseases, you can try to independently determine the root cause of the pain symptom.
Before taking tests, you need to visit a number of specialists, namely a therapist for a general consultation, a traumatologist (to exclude a connection between the pain syndrome and previous injuries), a surgeon (checking the condition of blood vessels), a rheumatologist (analysis of joint disorders), a phlebologist (ultrasound of veins), a neurologist (for convulsions and numbness), sometimes an oncologist (if a malignant tumor is suspected).
At the initial stage of diagnosing leg pain from the hip to the foot, the patient is prescribed a series of clinical tests. The further sequence of actions to make the correct diagnosis and prescribe the correct therapy will depend on the results. There are quite a lot of studies to determine the cause of leg pain:
Since pain in the legs is often only a symptom and not the root cause, treatment depends on the characteristic features of the disease based on an examination carried out as prescribed by a specialist.
For example, varicose veins in the first stages do not require hospital treatment. However, in the case of varicose veins of the saphenous veins, as well as complicated atherosclerosis and aggravated intervertebral hernia, urgent hospitalization and surgical intervention are necessary.
Thus, to eliminate a painful symptom in the legs, it is necessary to cure the disease itself that caused them. We found out why legs hurt from the hip to the foot.
For a more accurate diagnosis, the doctor may use additional methods. This includes:
Such a comprehensive differentiated examination of the patient helps the attending physician select the optimal treatment.
In addition to traditional medicine, there is also folk medicine. How to treat leg pain using grandma's recipes?
It is recommended to prepare decoctions of chamomile and hops. But these are traditional herbs used for medicinal purposes. But there is an interesting recipe with the main ingredient – horse chestnut flowers. Add 30 drops of juice to a tablespoon of water and take twice a day, morning and evening.
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Having established an accurate diagnosis, the doctor directly begins to treat the underlying disease. Its effectiveness will depend on the correctly chosen methods, which should be aimed at eliminating the cause of the formed pathology.
The basis of the traditional approach to treatment is the use of medications. A large arsenal of medicines allows the doctor to select the most effective of them in each specific case. It can be:
If infection is present, antibacterial drugs are usually prescribed. If pain develops against the background of metabolic and endocrine diseases, then cytostatics and hormonal agents are prescribed.
This type of treatment has become the most relevant recently. Thanks to them, blood circulation in the joint tissues is restored, their trophism is improved, biochemical processes are stimulated, and inflammation is eliminated. Modern physiotherapy procedures are prescribed in the form of:
When prescribing physiotherapeutic procedures, it is worth keeping in mind that they are contraindicated in acute conditions, in the presence of purulent processes.
For pain in the legs of various etiologies, therapeutic exercises are indicated. Exercises are selected only on an individual basis, in accordance with the patient’s condition and diagnosis of the disease.
Active movements help reduce pain in the legs and more quickly restore their functions. But, you should exercise only after the inflammatory process has subsided and in the amount prescribed by the physical therapy doctor.
Massage as a therapeutic agent is indicated for all pathologies associated with leg pain. The only contraindication for it is the inflammatory process in the vessels - arteries or veins. All types of massage are used: classic, acupressure, hardware, lymphatic drainage, etc.
Unfortunately, we only remember about our legs when they hurt us. It is important to pay attention to them in the following cases:
All these cases should alert you and force you to immediately undergo a full examination.
Orthopedic doctors give the following advice:
In case of severe pain, you can also recommend that the patient take an aspirin tablet. However, patients with diseases of the circulatory system, ulcers and problems with the cardiovascular system should not take aspirin.
Throughout life, a person’s foot is subjected to a fair amount of stress. Short-term manifestations of discomfort usually pass quickly and are not critical. But if pain in the leg from the hip to the foot constantly interferes with a full life, then this is a serious reason to think about the presence of a chronic disease.
In 40% of cases, the provocation of ailments is created by the person himself. Whether intentionally or not, the emergence of painful factors is facilitated by:
The above reasons can be avoided if you take care of your health. Elementary alternation of rest and exercise, eating vegetables and fruits and daily walks is an effective prevention with benefits for the legs.
However, if your legs hurt from the hip to the foot, you can also suspect insidious enemies who do not immediately bother you. The onset of pain syndromes can occur unnoticed, appearing at the most inopportune moment. Such diseases include:
It arises from prolonged uncomfortable position of the limb and interferes with the normal movement of blood through the veins. Venous pressure increases and irritation in the nerve endings increases. The development of varicose veins begins with the appearance of edematous fluid.
A common disease that destroys intra-articular cartilage. Accompanied by inflammatory processes with a characteristic crunch. Leads to decreased activity, deformation and complete destruction of joints. Ultimately entails the patient's disability.
With prolonged tension in the thigh muscles, the dense protective sheath puts pressure on the peripheral nerves and impairs blood flow. This leads to pain and numbness in the outer thighs. Usually appears in people whose activities involve excessive flexion and extension of the legs.
Adhesion of cholesterol plaques to the walls of blood vessels. There is a decrease in the lumen of the vessel channel or its complete closure. As a result, lack of oxygen leads to the formation of gangrene or trophic ulcers. This is another reason why the leg hurts from the hip to the foot.
Appears from a ruptured disc located between the vertebrae. The resulting hernia in the spinal canal puts pressure on the nerve root, which, in turn, sends a pain signal to the human brain. In addition to the legs, the lower back and buttock often hurt.
The disease is associated with the destruction of discs and damage to cartilage in the spine. The first symptoms are pain and decreased sensitivity in the legs. The reasons for the appearance of osteochondrosis may be:
It is worth mentioning incorrect body postures during sleep and carrying overloaded bags.
If your leg hurts from the hip to the foot, the problem may also be hidden in tendoperiostopopathy, in which inflammation is observed at the points where the tendons attach to the bone. At rest it usually does not bother. Severe exacerbations occur when moving. After a few months it goes away on its own without treatment. Favors salt deposition.
If a sharp pain is accompanied by a burning sensation, numbness of the limbs or cramps, you should urgently seek help from a doctor. Identifying the causes of pathology in the early stages increases the chances of combating the consequences.
It is necessary to visit the following doctors:
A general examination by a specialist involves determining the patient’s condition by external signs: the degree of maneuverability and movement, swelling in the problem area, by palpation, etc.
For a more accurate diagnosis of pain in the leg from hip to foot, highly specialized equipment is used. For example, a goniometer. This device helps to establish the angle of joint mobility and correlate them with the standard. X-ray images reveal atherosclerosis, various formations, cracks and other anatomical features of the body. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) will reveal problems of blood vessels and the nervous system, bone condition, joint deformities, hernias and much more.
The best way to prevent premature disorders is a smart lifestyle. This means proper nutrition, moderate exercise (especially swimming and yoga), adherence to biological rhythms and giving up bad habits. Research by scientists confirms that a person’s mental state is reflected in muscle tightness. Negativity, stress and depression can cause pain and cramping.
When your legs hurt from hip to foot, the following methods will help relieve the unfavorable sensations:
It is easier to prevent any disease than to spend money on treatment. Therefore, take care of yourself and seek advice from a specialist in time!