A 37-year-old member asked:
i need help please with my lower leg pain. who can i talk to?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Grace Torres-hodges answered
Podiatry 23 years experience
Nerve or Vascular: The condition may be nerve or vascular in origin. The description of "sharp" pain while laying down may be related to position and the result of a nerve compression. However, another considering is that this could be vascular related the result of a clot and/or restriction of blood flow. Talk to your primary care physician either way, but if chronic, consider urgent care/er.
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Dr. Arnold Beresh answered
Podiatry 41 years experience
See below: Talk to your family doctor, an orthopedist or neurologist.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
About once a month, I get lower leg pain. Is that ok or bad?
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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered
Orthopedic Surgery 49 years experience
It depend: The is difficult question to answer, I am going to try. To have pain in the lower part of your leg reportedly is un usual, i would try to discuss with family physican.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Reason for lower leg pain upon waking at beach?
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Muscle strain: Using muscles on your legs that you are not used to using causing increased strain.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
I suddenly have lower leg pain. What could be wrong?
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Dr. Jake Heiney answered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Leg pain: There are a number of potential causes including ligament, tendon or muscle problems. But best to get looked at by an orthopaedic surgeon.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
What can cause lower leg pain?
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Dr. David Hettinger answered
Podiatry 36 years experience
You name it...: You would have to be more specific as to what is the exact nature, location, duration, onset, course, associated symptoms, and timing. It could just be the beginning of arthritis, muscle pains, nerve impingement, sprains, strains, etc.
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Dr. Payam Rafat commented
Podiatry 22 years experience
I agree. Have it evaluated by your physician to get the appropriate treatment.
Mar 30, 2013
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A 28-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: lower leg pain?
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Dr. Nick (Donald) Morrison answered
Phlebology 30 years experience
Usually calf pain: Many times "lower leg pain" refers to a diagnosis to rule out a blood clot in the deep vein in the calf, even though it can be a muscle cramp or tissue injury or venous insufficiency or arterial claudication, etc.
So the patient needs to see a doctor to decide what is causing this pain.
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