A 18-year-old member asked:

When i exercise my legs began to hurt me even i can't walk or sit because of the pain what should i do and why that happen as exercising is good?

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Dr. Janet Greenhutanswered

Preventive Medicine 45 years experience

Vascular disease?: See your doctor to find out if the blood flow to your legs is partially blocked. That can cause pain in the legs during exercise.

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