People with poorly controlled diabetesmay developdiabetic neuropathy, in which the nerves to the legs and feet malfunction. Symptoms may include pain and loss of sensation in the feet as well as a pins-and-needles or tingling sensation. Diabetesis also one of the risk factors forperipheral vascu...
Leg pain refers to pain that arises due to damage or injury to any of the structures in the leg, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, blood vessels, nerves, muscles, skin, and supporting tissues. As such, there can be many causes of leg pain.Traumaor injury, either as a result...
Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal places pressure on the nerves in the spine which can cause a cramp like pain in the legs. Pain tends to get worse with walking and may ease by bending forwards slightly as your walk e.g. leaning on a shopping trolley as bending increases the...
Pain or tenderness in the legs is not normal. Advanced vascular ultrasound often can diagnose conditions besides a blood clot. Effective vein treatment ..
Pain at the outside of the lower leg that becomes worse when you walkDiagnosisYour doctor will examine your injured leg, checking for swelling, deformity, abrasions, bruising and tenderness. To help determine whether a sharp edge of broken bone has damaged your leg's blood vessels or nerves,...
Problems with nerves or blood flow in the legs What are the common symptoms of restless leg syndrome? Many different symptoms are described by people with restless leg syndrome, for example: Leg pain Cramps Tingling Itchy Burning Aching The characteristic nighttime worsening of symptoms in persons ...
Problems with nerves or blood flow in the legs What are the common symptoms of restless leg syndrome? Many different symptoms are described by people with restless leg syndrome, for example: Leg pain Cramps Tingling Itchy Burning Aching The characteristic nighttime worsening of symptoms in persons ...
In secondary RLS, the treatment of the underlying conditions often effectively improves the condition. Your doctor may advise iron and vitamin supplements if required. Anticonvulsants like gabapentin are prescribed when the symptoms cause pain.
Tibialis anterior Lateral condyle, lateral surface of proximal tibia , and interosseous membrane (IO) Medial cuneiform and base of 1st metatarsal Deep fibular nerves (L4, L5, S1 ) Dorsiflexion of ankle Inversion of foot Extensor digitorum longus Lateral condyle of tibia , anterior surface of fibu...
Diseases like sciatica and fracture of vertebra are generally treated with bed rest and painkillers for a period of at least 6 weeks. This is followed by exercises and physical therapy which strengthen the muscles and reduce pressure on the nerves. Medication is mainly for pain management and mus...