No. 2 202 Neuropathologist 08/10/2012
I am 33 years old. Two years ago I had surgery on my left leg. Phlebeurysm. I take Detralex 2 tablets 1 month per quarter + ascorutin + 1/4 tablet. aspirin. Two days ago (in the evening), a feeling of cold (like freezing) appeared on my left leg in the area from the ankle almost to the knee. A day later, the sensation repeated itself, only in the morning and throughout the day. There were no heavy loads. What could be the reason? Phlebologists in absentia recommended contacting a neurologist.
Oksana Kovalevskaya, Orsha
Phlebeurysm. Two years ago I had surgery on my left leg. I take Detralex 2 tablets 1 month per quarter + ascorutin + 1/4 tablet. aspirin. Two days ago (in the evening), a feeling of cold (like freezing) appeared on my left leg in the area from the ankle almost to the knee. A day later, the sensation repeated itself, only in the morning. There were no heavy loads. What could be the reason? It's kind of scary.
I started getting new spider veins on my legs. There were two laparoscopies to remove endometrioid cysts. After the second one in April 2012, I received injections to introduce artificial menopause, and since September I have been taking hormonal pills. When I started taking the pills, at first my legs hurt both day and evening: my calves were twisting, there was heaviness. There were such pains even before the operations. In the summer I also started waxing my legs and using scrubs. In the fall, I began to notice the appearance of new stars. I have them before.
A YEAR AGO, THEY DID AN OPERATION TO REMOVAL AN INTERVERSALE HERNIA. NOW THE SAME SYMPTOMS ARE APPEARING AS A YEAR AGO, THAT IS, EVERYTHING IS THE SAME ONLY ON THE LEFT SIDE. I CAN’T SIT, PULLING MY WHOLE LEG, WHEN WALKING, I HAVE PAIN IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BUTT AND THE RIGHT SIDE ALSO PAINS WHERE THE OPERATION WAS DONE. HOW TO BE WHAT TO TREAT. THERE IS NO STRENGTH TO ENDURE THE PAIN ANYMORE, AND IN THE HOSPITAL THERE ARE STANDARD INJECTIONS THAT ARE USED FOR OSTEOCHANDROSIS AND THIS DOESN’T HELP, PLEASE HELP, CAN THERE BE SOME INJECTIONS FOR THIS, SOMETHING NOT DONE.
Periodically, a local sensation of cold appears on the calf muscle of the left leg on the outside. The feeling is like touching wet matter. After some time, the sensation disappears, and after a while it appears again. The temperature of the skin in the area of the cold spot does not differ from the rest. Tell me what this could be and which doctor to contact?
Hello! We faced such a problem in 2005, my brother was 16 years old and suffered an ischemic stroke, paralysis of the right side occurred, operations were performed, speech and movements were restored, but over the course of 11 years we have not been able to achieve a complete recovery. The arm does not fully straighten, the leg is always cold and limps, there are also defects in speech, especially when he starts to get nervous or worried, he forgets what he wants to say. Please tell me if there are any chances for a full recovery.
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If your legs hurt: what could be the reason and what to pay attention to
Pain in the legs is a pressing problem for modern people who stand, walk, or, conversely, constantly sit. In addition to those mentioned, there are many more reasons why leg pain occurs and many ways to relieve them with folk remedies.
Pain and heaviness in the legs are familiar to many. This could be pain in the muscles, in the feet, etc. The pain can occur at night and when walking. The pain can be acute and aching, accompanied by heaviness, swelling, irritation of the skin, etc. Different symptoms indicate different diseases.
The main causes of pain in the legs include diseases of the joints, muscles, blood vessels of the legs and even the spine. Vascular diseases occur most often and are a consequence of increased pressure in the vessels due to improper outflow of venous blood. Venous congestion irritates the nerve endings, dull pain and heaviness in the legs appear, with the gradual development of varicose veins. Another vascular disease is thrombophlebitis, in which the pain is pulsating in nature, with a burning sensation under the skin. This pain is constant, especially in the calves.
With atherosclerosis of the arteries, the walls of the blood vessels harden, resulting in squeezing pain in the calf muscles, which intensifies when walking. A distinctive symptom of atherosclerosis is the feeling of cold feet.
Many leg diseases manifest themselves in diseases of the spine, for example, due to disorders in the intervertebral discs, leading to radiating pain that is localized in the lower back and radiates to the leg. A common example is inflammation of the sciatic nerve, in which back pain travels along the sciatic nerve to the leg. Unpleasant pulling sensations spread along the back of the entire leg, or just the thighs. There is a feeling of a tense, painful cord.
Pain in the joints of the legs is often observed, worsening when the weather changes. In more serious stages of joint disease, the aching pain can be constant and painful. This especially applies to attacks of pain due to gout. Pain in the knee joint may indicate cartilage destruction, but only a specialist can make an accurate diagnosis.
Flat feet can also cause constant pain. Symptoms of this disease are fatigue when walking and a feeling of great heaviness.
Often this phenomenon can be provoked by diseases of the peripheral nerves. With neuralgia, the pain is paroxysmal in nature and occurs along the nerve fibers. The attacks last from a few seconds to several minutes.
The most severe pain is in the legs, which occurs due to muscle inflammation. Myositis is a rather serious disease that requires constant medical supervision.
Pain in the lower extremities can be caused by an infectious bone disease such as osteomyelitis. In this case, there is a prolonged sharp pain.
Sharp pain in the leg below the knee, combined with sudden redness of the skin and high temperature, indicates erysipelas. Dense swelling, pulsating and bursting pain are accompanied by thrombosis, lymphedema, purulent inflammatory processes (phlegmon). As a rule, they intensify when palpating and when working the muscles.
Pain in the legs in children (less often in adults) may indicate acute tuberculous coxitis, joint pain in which is detected by palpation (tapping on the heel) while simultaneously putting pressure on the leg. A sign of “thickened skin fold” may be observed in the hip joint area. If throbbing pain appears in the big toe, regardless of the time of day or load, we can talk about suspicion of gout.
If you experience any signs of pain that last for several days, you should seek medical attention. Diagnosis is carried out using ultrasound, MRI, x-rays of joints, arthroscopy, blood tests, angioscanning, etc. There are many reasons for pain in the legs, and only a specialist can make an accurate diagnosis. Treatment can be carried out on an outpatient basis, or in a hospital, using therapy or surgery.
Traditional methods can be used to treat pain, they include both physical exercise and prescription medications.
Summary: Numbness in the leg, especially long-term or recurring, is always a symptom of a serious illness. The most common cause of numbness in the leg is a large intervertebral hernia of the lumbar spine. Rarer causes are associated with damage to the spinal cord or various circulatory disorders. If numbness occurs in the leg, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Key words: numbness in the leg, intervertebral hernia, protrusion
Numbness in the leg is an abnormal condition in which there is a loss of sensation in the legs. You may feel numbness in one (unilateral numbness) or both (bilateral numbness) legs. Numbness in the legs may also extend to the feet and toes.
Typically, numbness in the leg is due to insufficient blood supply or nerve damage. Also, numbness in the leg can be the result of infection, inflammation, injury and other abnormal processes. Most cases of numbness in the leg are caused by diseases or conditions that are not life-threatening. However, numbness in the leg can be a symptom of a stroke or cancer.
Numbness in the leg is often accompanied (or preceded) by painful tingling or burning sensations, which are commonly called paresthesia. While numbness involves loss of sensation, paralysis is characterized by loss of movement with or without loss of sensation in the affected area.
Depending on the cause, the loss of sensation may disappear quickly, such as numbness in the buttocks and legs after sitting cross-legged for a long time. Numbness may occur suddenly or may progress slowly. Chronic numbness in the leg usually indicates some degree of nerve damage. Numbness in the leg may also worsen at night, which is typical for all types of paresthesia.
Because numbness in the leg, and numbness in general, can be a symptom of a disease, disorder, or condition, you should talk to your doctor about any unusual sensation or numbness in the leg that lasts more than a few minutes.
If you or someone you love is experiencing numbness in the leg with loss of sensation during urination and bowel movements, paralysis, leg weakness, confusion or slurred speech, you should seek immediate medical attention. If numbness in your leg is persistent, recurring, or bothersome, schedule a consultation with a neurologist to determine the cause of your condition and prescribe treatment.
Numbness in the leg may occur along with other symptoms or a combination of symptoms. For example, if your legs are numb due to compression of a nerve root in the lumbar spine, you may also experience pain in your legs or lower back. Leg numbness as a consequence of multiple sclerosis can go hand in hand with tingling and lack of coordination. Any symptom that occurs along with numbness in the leg can help your doctor make a correct diagnosis.
Symptoms that may occur along with numbness in the leg
Numbness in the leg may occur along with other symptoms, including:
In some cases, numbness in the leg may be accompanied by other symptoms that may indicate a serious or life-threatening condition that requires immediate hospitalization, urgent diagnosis and, if necessary, surgery. Call 911 if you, or someone near you, exhibits any of these life-threatening symptoms:
Numbness in the leg can be a symptom of a wide range of diseases, disorders or conditions that either restrict blood flow or cause nerve root damage.
Temporary numbness in the leg can occur as a result of prolonged pressure placed on one or more nerves, such as when sitting cross-legged or after cycling a long distance.
The most common cause of numbness in the leg is intervertebral hernia of the lumbar spine. Typically, numbness in the leg is caused by a disc herniation larger than 7 mm or a smaller hernia due to spinal stenosis. Numbness in the leg is usually preceded by pain in the lumbar spine and pain in the buttock, thigh, leg or foot. The most serious causes of numbness in the leg include multiple sclerosis.
Knowing whether the numbness is felt in just one leg or affects both can help your doctor diagnose the underlying cause. For example, numbness in one leg may indicate compression of a nerve root in the lumbar spine, while numbness in both legs may be a sign of a systemic disease (“systemic” is a disease that affects many parts of the body, organs, or systems). such as, for example, multiple sclerosis or pernicious anemia.
In some cases, numbness in the leg can be a sign of a serious or even life-threatening illness or condition that should be detected as early as possible or treated with emergency medical care.
Numbness in the leg can be caused by insufficient blood supply to the leg, which may be associated with the following conditions:
Numbness in the leg can also be a sign of a moderate to severe orthopedic condition, potentially leading to nerve damage, including:
Numbness in the leg caused by nerve root compression or damage may be associated with the following conditions:
Since numbness in the leg can be caused by serious medical conditions, failure to seek medical help can lead to complications or permanent damage. It is extremely important to see a doctor if numbness in your leg persists or if you experience other unusual symptoms. Once the underlying cause of numbness has been determined, it is important to follow your doctor's treatment plan to reduce the risk of potential complications associated with numbness in the leg, such as:
Treatment depends on the cause of the disease. Intervertebral hernia requires complex conservative treatment of the spine. For diabetes mellitus, hospitalization and treatment of the underlying disease. For a number of conditions, urgent surgical treatment is possible.
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What to do if pain begins in your leg, as if a vein or vein is being pulled. Why sometimes a vein or vein is pulled, how to treat below the knee, what to do first. Recommendations for relieving leg pain, what ointment to buy and what diseases you should pay attention to. All detailed recommendations are in our article.
Leg pain is not a rare occurrence. There are many reasons, as well as consequences. The human body is a complex mechanism. When diseases occur, signals appear. One of them is pain.
The nature of the pain makes it clear what is going on in the body.
And many other manifestations of pain indicate serious illness. Contact a therapist who can study your medical history in more detail and refer you to a specialist.
In the evening, after water treatments, go to bed and relax your legs . A vein or vein is pulled, the foot hurts. Discomfort that prevents you from falling asleep indicates thrombophlebitis.
Inflammation of the walls of the veins and the formation of a blood clot.
A blood clot sounds scary, as do the consequences if you don’t want to treat. In the early stages, the disease is treated with a complex of drugs for internal and external use.
Contact a specialist at the first manifestations of the disease. The vascular surgeon will prescribe an ultrasound, blood test, and angioscanning. The examination will make it possible to choose the optimal treatment.
Tablets or capsules help improve blood circulation and quality and break up blood clots. Gels or creams provide local treatment and relieve pain. Sports and massage bring the body back to normal. Muscles are toned.
In advanced states of the disease, surgical intervention cannot be avoided. The latest technologies make treatment painless and quick. In the morning you undergo the procedure, in the evening you are home. One day in the life and you are healthy.
But sometimes you have to carry out a complex of operations. This cannot be avoided without chronic consequences. Don't waste your health in vain!
Many athletes or amateurs complain of pain below the knee on the outside. It's not the bone that hurts. This is an inflammatory process of the protective layer around the bone. The reason is very simple - overload. Injury or sprain. Due to incorrect shoes or lack of warm-up.
The optimal solution is peace.
Gels or ointments with anti-inflammatory effects. Treatment lasts about a week. Then they start with small loads, warming up.
Such pain is observed in people who are far from physical activity. Then it is necessary to check with a doctor. The cause of pain may be an inflammatory or infectious process.
An accurate diagnosis can be made and treatment can be prescribed only after a thorough examination: blood test, urine test, ultrasound or x-ray, and other types of diagnostics.
Treatment while walking
Pain overcomes when walking and makes you limp, there are many reasons. Chronic flat feet, ingrown toenails, calluses, heel spurs or sciatic nerve inflammation, joint arthritis, plantar fasciitis or osteoporosis.
In order to get rid of discomfort, find out the true cause of the pain.
Visit a doctor and get examined. MRI, ultrasound, x-ray or angioscanning. Take a blood and urine test. The results will help you understand what kind of disease has struck you. The doctor will select individual treatment. Physical rehabilitation course and massages (if necessary).
It is important to get rid of bad habits and switch to a healthy diet. The body will rejuvenate and thank you with tissue regeneration. Recovery will be accelerated.
Pain in the leg below the knee in the back of the calf
Pain in the back of the knee - Baker's cyst. Signs: the patient is over 40 years old, the tumor in the fossa under the knee becomes visible when the leg is straightened. A tumor is formed as a result of an inflammatory process. Excess liquid collects and pushes the shell out.
Treatment consists of removing the fluid and introducing a glucocorticoid hormone, rest, elastic bandages when walking, pills and physiotherapy.
The cause of pain under the knee is problems with the meniscus:
Treatment consists of mandatory rest, an elastic bandage on the lower joint, painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs.
If the meniscus is damaged, 90% of patients require surgical intervention.
The operation will not create problems. The technologies of our time make it possible to carry out a painless procedure, leave no traces and get the patient back on his feet quickly.
Disease of the tendons behind the knee also causes localized pain. It is caused by prolonged work in an uncomfortable position, heavy physical exertion, or constant and similar movements. You can fight the disease by fixing the knee, sometimes even in a cast, and with anti-inflammatory and painkillers. Physiotherapy is required.
Pain under the knee indicates a popliteal artery aneurysm, nerve tumor, or popliteal vein thrombosis. This cannot be done without surgical intervention. To relieve pain, Ibuprofen, Nemisulide, Ketonal and other NSAIDs are used.
Ankle pain: like an electric shock
Ankle pain often means overuse of that part of the leg. Trauma, sprain, dislocation. They stumbled and forgot about it, but the ankle did not recover. You need rest and fixation with an elastic bandage.
What to do if you have pain in your leg at night: sit or lie down
Legs go numb or have cramps, as if you have been sitting or lying down. A sign of deficiency of calcium and other vitamins in the body. First of all, consult a doctor and get tested. A general and detailed blood test will tell the doctor more about the body than pain in the legs.
Severe swelling in the foot is a signal from the body. There may be heart or kidney failure, or a joint may be injured. It is a common occurrence in pregnant women. Associated with high blood pressure or too much salty foods.
The reasons are problems with:
Conclusion - there are many reasons and they are diverse. To determine what exactly is threatening you, you need to identify all the symptoms; swelling on the foot alone is not enough.
Contact your local physician and describe your condition.
The thigh hurts down to the knee - muscle strain. Varicose veins, pinched or inflamed nerve.
It is determined by a number of other external factors and the nature of the nagging pain. The diagnosis is made after examination.
A burning or pulling sensation from the hip to the foot is an inflammation of the sciatic nerve. It is treated with anti-inflammatory injections, tablets, gels or ointments with an analgesic effect. Only after examination by a doctor.
Thrombophlebitis of the lower extremities: symptoms, photos and treatment
There are two types of treatment: surgical and conservative. The choice is made exclusively by the doctor. After the examination they talk about surgery, don’t be alarmed. Intervene on time and avoid dire consequences.
Conservative treatment is enough, then heparin-containing ointments and phlebotonics will help you. Heparin ointment, Hepatrombin G, Heparin - Acrigel 1000 or Lyoton 1000. Also Detralex, Venoplant, Phlebodia 600 tablets - it all depends on financial capabilities.
After the inflammatory processes are relieved, a complex of physiotherapy is usually prescribed.
Deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities: symptoms, treatment
Thrombosis is a consequence of varicose veins. It is dangerous because blood clots form in the deep veins. The blood clot can break off and travel through the veins to the lung. By blocking a section or all vessels of the lung from blood flow. Heart attack condition.
A broken blood clot will be fatal.
Therefore, it is important to be examined and see a doctor on time. Follow your doctor's advice, thin your blood, and give exercise to your calves. If there is severe pain and swelling, you need to go to the hospital immediately.
With thrombosis, traditional medicine is powerless. But in combination with drug treatment, under the supervision of a doctor, it will speed up recovery. At the first manifestations of varicose veins, healing is possible using folk remedies. The main thing is not to rely entirely on folk remedies. Be sure to undergo periodic examinations in the hospital.
Folk secrets were passed down from generation to generation.
Baths, rubbing, medicinal tinctures or syrups. A variety of herbs and folk remedies are all available. Anyone can try it at home:
Be sure to combine all procedures with a doctor’s consultation and examination.
How to treat pain in the groin area
A burning sensation or pain in the groin area indicates urological or gynecological diseases, injuries, hernias or pinched nerves.
To figure out what is bothering you, you need to contact a urologist or gynecologist. Get examined, get tested.
A vein can hurt in absolutely different places. Either under the knee or above it is a signal of varicose veins. Varicose veins have terrible consequences. Contact a phlebologist and he will prescribe treatment. Don't put it off until tomorrow.
How to smear the veins on the legs if they are twisted, cramped, cramped
If there is a dislocation, fix the leg and use a cold compress to relieve pain. If the pain gets worse, visit the emergency room.
They will prescribe Diclofenac, Finalgel, Dolobene or Troxevasin.
Pinching and massage will help relieve cramps. Also ointments: Troxevasin, Troxerutin, Apizartron, Larkspur, Fastumgel and others.
What to do if a vein in your leg is burning: after surgery, above the heel, under the buttock
Pain under the buttock to the toes characterizes inflammatory processes in the spine or infringement. Treat inflammation before other consequences appear.
Of the ointments, it is better to choose the so-called irritating ointments. They give an impulse to nerve endings and relieve pain and inflammation. Eucamon, Apizartron, Espol, Finalgon and others.
The vein under the knee hurts: like a burn, the bone is pulling
The inflammatory process or varicose veins give pain under the knee without examination. Consult your doctor.
Pulling veins in the arms
If the veins in the arms are pulled, then varicose veins have not escaped either thrombosis or thrombophlebitis.
To determine the disease, get examined.
Then the doctor will prescribe a comprehensive treatment. Drugs that improve the quality and flow of blood through the veins. Thromboprotectors. Painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs.
Varicose veins are no joke. Don't live with pain. Health and even life depend on urgent examination and treatment.
Leg (free lower limb, lat. membrum inferius liberum) is an organ designed to carry out the function of movement and support of a person, paired. Located below the hip joint, part of the lower limb.
Anatomically, the leg includes three main parts: the foot, the lower leg and the thigh. The hip consists of the strongest and most massive bone in the human skeleton - the femur, as well as the patella, which protects the knee joint. The tibia and fibula form the tibia. The foot contains many small bones. The place where the pelvic bone articulates with the femur is called the hip joint. The articulation of the tibia with the femur is called the knee joint, and the place where the bones of the foot are connected to the tibia is called the ankle joint. Relative to the tibia, foot movement is limited by the Achilles tendon. Injuries to the ankle, especially the knee, pose a serious danger, since the damage they cause is often irreversible.
Pain and a feeling of heaviness in the legs occur throughout life for many people. Some people endure these symptoms for quite a long time. However, it is very important to diagnose the cause of the discomfort. After all, the well-known truth is that a disease that is just beginning is much easier to cure than an advanced one.
There are various reasons that cause pain in the legs. These include: diseases of the blood vessels of the legs, spine, muscles, joints.
The most common occurrence of pain in the legs is due to vascular diseases. Painful sensations are caused by a violation of the outflow of venous blood, which causes the pressure in the vessels to increase. Stagnation of blood in the veins is the reason that the nerve endings become irritated and pain develops. The most common pain is of a dull nature, and often there is a feeling of heaviness in the legs. Over time, varicose veins may develop.
With thrombophlebitis, throbbing pain occurs, which can turn into a burning sensation under the skin. Thrombophlebitis is characterized by constant pain, especially affecting the calf muscles.
Atherosclerosis of the arteries can also cause pain in the legs. This disease is characterized by hardening of the walls of blood vessels. This disease causes squeezing pain in the calf muscles. Atherosclerosis very often entails pain in the lower leg muscles. When walking, the pain increases. Atherosclerosis is characterized by a feeling of cold feet at any time of the year.
The group of diseases associated with the spine that cause pain in the legs is also quite extensive. Disorders in the spine, for example, hernias or protrusions, can lead to radiating pain, that is, pain that radiates to the legs. Pain in the spine, however, is not necessary. These diseases include sciatica (inflammation that occurs in the sciatic nerve). This disease causes pain transmitted to the legs from the spine and along the sciatic nerve.
Often, the cause of leg pain is joint disease. Such pain causes a feeling of “twisting” of the legs. This syndrome may worsen during weather changes. If the disease is sufficiently advanced, the pain syndrome can become permanent, sometimes becoming simply painful. This is most typical for attacks of pain due to gout. If pain occurs in the knee joint, this may be a sign of destruction of the cartilage in this joint. However, making an accurate diagnosis, as well as prescribing medications, should only be performed by experienced specialists.
Flat feet can be one of the causes of pain in the legs that appears constantly. This disease is characterized by rapid fatigue while walking and a feeling of heaviness in the legs. Flat feet require daily performance of a set of special exercises, which should be developed by a specialist. The course of the disease can be alleviated by using orthopedic insoles.
Peripheral nerve diseases can cause leg pain. Neuralgia causes paroxysmal pain along the nerve fibers. There is no pain between attacks, and attacks can last from a few seconds to several minutes.
Sciatica (damage to the sciatic nerve) is characterized by high-intensity pain spreading along the back of the thigh or the entire leg. The sensations of patients are described as the presence of a “painful stretched cord.”
During the examination, the following may be discovered:
- scoliosis of the spine directed in the healthy direction;
- pain that occurs along the sciatic nerve;
- pain when passively raising the leg in a straightened state, when the patient is in a horizontal position (positive Lasègue symptom);
- limited flexion movements of the spine, as a result of pain on the back of the leg;
- atrophy in the lower leg muscles (with some advanced disease);
- absent or reduced Achilles reflex;
- hypoesthesia that occurs on the outer surface of the leg.
You need to be careful when diagnosing acute sciatica, especially in children, so as not to confuse it with acute tuberculous coxitis, which is characterized by pain in the joint itself, during palpation, during loading (tapping the heel), abduction and stretching of the leg. A “thickened skin fold” symptom, localized in the hip joint, may also occur.
Lesion in the femoral nerve. In most cases, this disease turns out to be secondary, in the presence of lumbar osteochondrosis, sometimes with spondylitis (often in children), tumors localized in the spine. Damage to the femoral nerve is characterized by pain on the anterior inner surface of the thigh. Pain also occurs when the femoral nerve is palpated along its course. There are symptoms characteristic of nerve tension: pain along the front surface of the thigh when the patient lies on his stomach and bends his leg at the knee joint. There is also a decrease in the strength of the quadriceps muscle, absence or decrease in the knee reflex. In addition, hypoesthesia is observed in the zone of innervation of the femoral nerve.
It is necessary to differentiate pain resulting from damage to the femoral nerve from pain that occurs due to inflammation in the iliopsoas muscle (so-called psoitis), accompanied by hip flexion contracture. In addition, pain is observed during examination per rectum, as well as during palpation of the abdomen. Blood changes and increased body temperature are also possible. These signs signal an inflammatory process.
The most acute pain is felt with muscle inflammation. Myositis is a rather dangerous disease that requires treatment and constant monitoring by a doctor.
Pain in the lower extremities can also be caused by osteomyelitis, an infectious bone disease. This disease is characterized by prolonged and acute pain. In such a situation, the cause of pain is the bones themselves.
Sometimes the cause of pain in the legs is an injury (fracture, bruise, sprain, or rupture of ligaments or muscles), in such situations the measures that need to be taken are quite obvious. It happens that such disorders do not arise at one moment, but develop gradually, as a result of excessive stress, wearing uncomfortable shoes, insufficient warm-up before performing exercises, or running on a hard surface.
Redness of the skin, increased temperature, and sharp pain in the lower leg are most likely evidence of the presence of erysipelas (erysipelas). Cellulitis (purulent inflammatory process), thrombosis, lymphedema can be characterized by bursting and pulsating pain in the lower leg, as well as dense swelling. The pain intensifies with palpation and muscle activity. When pain in the leg continues for more than three days, you should seek the help of specialists, especially if the pain spreads to all parts of the legs, there are feelings of numbness, weakness, cooling, and the skin swells or acquires a bluish tint.
In order to prevent leg pain, you need to follow a number of rules. For example, if problems with blood vessels arise, you need to limit the consumption of fatty, cholesterol-rich foods, perform exercises designed to prevent the development of varicose veins, and also lose excess weight. Prolonged sitting or standing should be avoided. If you do standing or sedentary work, change your position regularly and take breaks to warm up.
Problems with the joints or spine require timely treatment, as well as strict adherence to the doctor’s instructions. If problems with the spine occur frequently, and with them radiating pain in the legs, it is recommended to periodically repeat courses of treatment, which consist of sessions of acupuncture, vacuum therapy, and manual therapy. Exercises that help strengthen your abdominal muscles are also helpful. Such exercises can reduce muscle tension in the lower back and help fight radiating pain.
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Most often, pain in the joints, calf muscles and legs is caused by the presence of inflammatory diseases of the veins. This category includes thrombophlebitis and phlebitis. The development of varicose veins, which is accompanied by pronounced dilation of the veins, is a typical symptom of these diseases.
Varicose veins often appear on the legs in people who, due to their profession, have to walk a lot or stand a lot. This condition is accompanied by swelling, severe pain, and dysfunction. The patient feels heaviness in his legs, preventing him from sleeping peacefully at night. It is worth noting that such symptoms most often appear in women - this is due to individual predisposition, a certain type of vein structure, and pregnancy.
If the first sign a patient notices is that a vein in the leg hurts, then most likely a thrombosis of the vessel has occurred. The outflow of blood is disrupted and because of this, a large amount of it remains in the veins, promoting stretching and expansion of the vessel wall. There are two networks of the venous system of the lower extremities: the deep venous network and the superficial. The deep vein system carries most of the blood, and the superficial veins take part in draining blood away from the skin.
Pain in the veins in the legs during thrombosis is observed due to compression of tissue by a stretched vessel. The patient feels a dull pain and there is a feeling that the veins in the legs are being “pulled.” People with enlarged veins in their legs usually get tired quickly. When standing or walking for a long time, they feel pain in the veins, tension and numbness in the legs, and in some cases, their feet become swollen. On the legs, due to circulatory disorders, ulcers often form, which are quite difficult to treat.
Pain in the veins can also provoke thrombophlebitis of the superficial veins. This disease is an inflammation of the vein wall, along with which a blood clot forms in its lumen. Any superficial vein can be affected. The main complaint in this case is pain in the veins.
Deep vein thrombosis in many cases can remain unrecognized and be asymptomatic. This disease is observed in more than half of patients who are bedridden for a long time and in the same number of patients with paraplegia. Deep vein thrombosis has classic symptoms: increased temperature of the limb, pain on palpation, swelling, dilatation of the superficial veins, pain in the veins. Homans' sign (pain in the calf muscle that begins when the foot is dorsiflexed) is nonspecific.
Clinical signs of the disease are characterized by their unreliability: objective studies in half of patients with the classic picture of thrombosis do not confirm the diagnosis. There are also opposite cases: proven thrombosis in half of the cases can be asymptomatic.
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Disturbances in the functioning of the veins in the legs can also be provoked by other reasons - prolonged sitting, uncomfortable sitting posture, lifting and carrying heavy objects, hormonal disorders, excess weight, uncomfortable shoes. People who are tall are more prone to varicose veins. Also at risk are young mothers and women during pregnancy. It was during pregnancy that many people began to experience varicose veins.
Even if you wear special compressor stockings all the time, there is still a possibility that the situation will worsen after childbirth. There are certain symptoms that you should pay attention to: pain and swelling in the legs (especially in the afternoon), itching along the veins, night cramps, a feeling of heaviness in the legs, “manifestation” of spider veins and veins in the legs (with advanced cases - the appearance of trophic ulcers and nodes). If you feel constant heaviness in your legs, pain in the veins in your legs for several days, or swelling of your feet and legs, tingling and burning in your muscles, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Varicose veins will not go away without special treatment measures prescribed by a competent doctor. However, there are certain ways to minimize discomfort and relieve pain. You should avoid standing motionless for long periods of time in one place. In the affected vessels, without physical activity, blood stagnates and pressure increases. You need to change your body position and move regularly. It is also worth wearing special therapeutic socks or tights.
If you need to sit for a long time, then to maintain blood flow, it is worth bending and unbending your legs at the ankle joint. It is better to take a bath in the evenings. But the first action, naturally, should be to see a doctor. Only he can prescribe the necessary course of treatment.