Acute leg pain results from wear and tear, injuries in the joints, bones, or ligaments. Sometimes there can be leg pain due to blood clots, varicose veins, or poor circulation. There are certain medical conditions that can cause leg pain, such as atherosclerosis, deep vein thrombosis, and arthritis. Acute leg pain can usually be treated at home if it is due to a minor injury.
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I have tightness and irritation in my lower legs. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have chronic pain at the semimembranosus insertion points in both legs. I have had this for nearly 18 months. I am a runner who over-pronates. More recently I have had tightness and hyper irritation in my lower legs - shins, and calves. I have had a lumbar MRI for a bulging disc whic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have understood your concern about the pain in the lower leg, semimembranosus. See, semimembranosus is the muscle of lateral hamstring. If you feel pain exactly at the tendon of it, our treatment will be different, like ultrasound therapy. As you mentioned you are... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old female, weighing 214 pounds, and have a height of 5 feet 4 inches. I am on Levlen (birth control) medication. I attended a SoulCycle spin class for the first time (approximately 36 hours ago) and have been exercising (jogging, walking, and body weight resistance trai... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. In my opinion, what you experience seems to be DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) only. I suggest you take a massage if you can. Take a warm shower before bed. Do a lot of stretching. Swimming will reduce ... Read Full »
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