What is the definition or description of: lower leg pain?

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.

Lower leg pain: Pain in your lower extremity below the knee but not in your foot. Usually associated with tibia or fibula and ankle articulation. Also known as shin or calf pain.

See below: Any type of discomfort from the knee to the ankle.