Why do legs hurt and what to do

As they say, health must be protected from a young age. Therefore, foot care should be timely and should not be delayed with treatment. Remember how older women can barely walk down the street and even worse with a wand. The same fate may await you ... Therefore, in the article we will give definitions of pain of different natures and tell which doctors to apply to.

Causes of leg pain

Legs can hurt in different ways, some have pain in their feet, others have calves. Therefore, it is important to understand from what the disease manifested itself:

• Inflammation of the arteries. There is a sharp pain with numbness in the legs. Often occurs with prolonged walking. After a little rest, the pain subsides, but when you move, the symptoms return again.
• Atherosclerosis of the arteries. Convulsions occur with movement or rest. Most of the pain occurs in the calf-leg section.
• Arthritis or arthrosis. The joints of the legs begin to click and there is a twisting pain. The intensification of symptoms with a change in weather or prolonged stay on your feet disappears. The joints become swollen or swollen, and there may even be redness.
• Disease of the genitourinary organs. Yes Yes. Do not be surprised at this. This ailment can also affect the legs. Most of the pain grows from the pelvic region, going down to the thighs.
• Thrombophlebitis.  In other words, it is a blockage of the veins. Seals may appear in the area of ​​large vessels. A side symptom is a throbbing pain with a burning sensation.
• Injury or fracture. Leg injuries can be felt in the future. After all, it was a serious stress for the body and some kind of tissue damage could occur.
• Heel spur.  The pain occurs exclusively when walking.
• Diabetes.  A side effect of a terrible disease - swelling of the legs creepy feeling, dry and cracked skin, night cramps, itching, peeling.
• Osteoporosis. Lack of calcium can lead to cramping and severe pain in the calves. The problem becomes relevant for women after 40 years.
• Myalgia. Twitching, aching, or cutting pain in the muscles of the thighs. Aggravated by changes in weather or physical exertion.
• Gout.  All pain is concentrated in the big toe. Swelling, swelling, burning, and great sensitivity only on the finger.
• Varicose veins.  Unpleasant sensations arise in the late afternoon. The legs begin to "buzz", swell, and the feet turn red. There is a keen desire to put your feet in a horizontal position and as high as possible.
• Osteochondrosis in the lumbosacral region. Inflammation of the sciatic nerve can lead to shooting pains in the back or side of the leg. Symptoms can be both at rest and during movement.
• Flat feet.  The legs get tired quickly and there is aching pain in the area of ​​the foot and lower leg. Can give back.

We have given 14 causes of leg pain and these are the most common. It is possible that the doctor will make two diagnoses at once, this is also possible. In any case, if you have noted at least one of the listed symptoms, then visit a competent specialist. You may be prescribed preventive measures or treatment.

Why do my legs hurt when walking

During physical exertion, the legs can hurt for various reasons - inflammation of the sciatic nerve, flat feet, spur or osteochondrosis. In any case, you need to see a doctor at the first sign. To get started, visit a therapist, he will refer you to a narrow specialist - a neurologist, phlebologist or vascular surgeon. Since the nature of the pain can be different, therefore, different doctors are treated.

What to do if the veins on the legs hurt

Treatment can only be prescribed by a doctor, and you can follow recommendations or preventive measures.

For example:

• Rise on tiptoes 15-20 times.
• Tiptoe walking. No more than 5 minutes, then take a break and repeat the exercise.
• Do the rolls. First on the heel, then on the toes.
• Walk on the inside and outside of your foot. This exercise will relax the muscles and relieve pain.
• Use a roller or large pillow under your feet at night.
• Make a "Birch" shape.

Also, on the advice of a doctor, form the correct diet. It is possible that the cause of the disease is great weight. This means that you need to eat right, and not go on a rigid diet or go on a hunger strike. Since the body against the background of severe stress can give a reverse reaction and the pain will intensify.

If your lower back and legs hurt

If the lower back hurts, then most likely it is an inflammation of the nerve or urolithiasis. The doctor will tell you exactly after the examination. An ultrasound of the abdominal cavity, kidneys, hip joint is prescribed. And after this examination, you can talk about a specific disease. Depending on the diagnosis, the doctor prescribes treatment. If it is inflammation, then most likely antibiotics will be prescribed.

Why legs hurt during pregnancy

The weight of the expectant mother is growing every day, and this cannot but be reflected on the back and legs. In addition, puffiness is added, which subsides only after childbirth.

The "Cat" pose will help relieve pain. Get on your knees and rest on your elbows. The back should bend. This will help facilitate blood flow to the genital vein, which is responsible for blood circulation in the pelvis. The exercise lasts 5-7 minutes. You can repeat it 10-15 times a day.

Treating leg pain

To treat any disease on your own is dangerous to life and health. After all, pain can be deceiving. For example, you have a cold sciatic nerve, and you think that you have ordinary varicose veins.

A self-administered drug may not provide relief, but only exacerbate the situation. Therefore, you should not go to the pharmacy and ask the pharmacist for advice, since he is not a doctor and is not responsible for the consequences.

Treatment must be competent. Do not neglect preventive measures on the recommendation of a doctor. Follow all directions.