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Why do my legs ache from the knees down for no reason?

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Dr. Amir Khan answered

Many reasons: Common etiologies include: checking your circulation status, looking for arthrtis in the ankle or knees and possibly even the low back for your symptoms. Other reasons may be possible and can be diagnosed by your pcp.

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Answered 10/14/2015

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