Question 1

what causes severe leg cramps in a dialysis patient.  especially at night or during dialysis.  ?

Accepted Answer

Electrolytes: Most likely rapid changes in electrolyte concentration.

Question 2

i woke up with red spots on my legs,and they are swollen. i am a diabetic and i am a dialysis patient.. what cause the spots??and what can be done??

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Send a pic,: in focus and brightly lit without glare. Red spots of unknown origin in renal failure must show the very next doc( tomorrow's dialysis)and get a hands on assessment. Imperative to start medical management of these worrisome spots.

Question 3

causes of leg pain?

Accepted Answer

Usually musculoskele: Two broad categories include musculoskeletal and neuropathic, which may both be triggered by a variety of other problems and organ systems.
Example; is it degenerative, autoimmune, metabolic, neoplastic, trauma, or infectious.
Only a thorough examination will be able to determine the cause.

Question 4

what are some causes of leg pain during sprints?

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Many: Lactic acid build up, stress fracture, pinched nerve, out of shape, exertional compartment...Give me more of what is going on.

Question 5

can a barthalins cyct cause leg pain?

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No: Bartholin cysts are near the vagina and can cause discomfort in that area, but not leg pain. Persistent symptoms can be treated by a gynecologist.

Question 6

do high heels cause back and leg pain?

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They can: If you have vein disease in your legs, you can have them treated and wear fun colorful support stockings after to maintain vein health and good circulation. Support stockings have helped my legs. Wearing high helps can change your posture and add strain with prolonged standing. See a orthopedic doc for your back and a phlebologist for your legs. Our nurses wear heels with support stockings- helps.

Question 7

what is the no. 1 reason for leg pain ?

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Leg pain: #1 reason is pulled muscle. Then sciatica from a tight muscle or  back muscles tightening on the nerves coming down to the leg.

Question 8

what causes leg pain after prolonged sitting?

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Lots of causes: Depending on which part of your leg hurts, and what position you have been sitting in, there are multiple potential causes.  With this information, and with a physical exam, a physiatrist or sports med doc can help determine the cause.  Can range from muscle cramps from decreased blood flow to tight muscles to an irritated nerve.

Question 9

what is the cause of this dull/achey leg pain?

Accepted Answer

Nonspecific: Leg pain can be caused by many things such as a lumbar radiculopathy, neuropathy, muscle injury, etc.  I would recommend seeing a physician for evaluation, as this type of question cannot be well answered through this type of forum.

Question 10

is nerve damaged the possible cause to my leg pain?

Accepted Answer

Nerves that are : Damaged often cause pain.  Based on your question it would be difficult to tell where your leg pain is coming from.  If you could be more specific we could narrow it down.  Otherwise evaluation by a doc in person could help sort it out.

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What causes severe leg cramps in a dialysis patient. especially at night or during dialysis. ?

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Causes of leg pain?

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What are some causes of leg pain during sprints?

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Can a barthalins cyct cause leg pain?

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Do high heels cause back and leg pain?

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Is nerve damaged the possible cause to my leg pain?

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