Leg : Leg pain can be caused by several different conditions. Muscle pain or strain can cause leg pain, is more common after an injury or sports-related event, and is worse with activity. Pain in the leg can be caused by nerve pain from the back, in which case there is usually back pain, and the pain is worse with walking and standing. Pain in the leg can be caused rarely by blood clots, in which case the pain is usually worse if the leg is down, and sometimes associated with swelling. Sometimes Pravachol (pravastatin) can cause muscle pain but that shouldn't be just in one leg. If a patient has new onset of leg pain that is persistent, they should have an evaluation by their physician.
Answered 10/3/2016
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