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Causes - Leg pain doesn't always have the same cause. Many factors can cause these pains and that's why it is extremely important to always be aware of them, and use whatever method possible to prevent these problems.

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Walking to injury - Lots of things can contribute to leg pain, from long walks to slight injuries.

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Diagnosis - Sometimes pain will go away quickly, but sometimes it persists. So the best thing is to find a doctor and get a proper diagnosis.

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Cramps - Among the main causes of leg pain are muscular cramps or spasms.

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Cramps - Generally cramps cause a sudden, sharp pain which make the leg muscles contract and can form a visible hard lump under the skin.

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Cramps - Fatigue, dehydration and some remedies, including diuretics can bring about leg cramps.

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Injuries - Leg pain can also frequently be a sign of injury, which could be muscle strain, a common injury which happens when muscle fibers tear as a result of over exercising.

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Injuries - Another common injury occurs when tendons inflame, known as tendinitis.

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Injuries - Bursitis of the knee, or in other words when the knee is inflamed, is another common injury.

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Injuries - The Achilles tendon is a strong fiber tissue which connects the muscles around the heel bone and can tear partially or completely, causing a sharp pain which will affect ability to walk.

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Thrombophlebitis - Thrombophlebitis, or phlebitis, is characterized by swollen, painful legs which can be reddened or hot, as well as inflammation in the vein wall which hardens due to clotting in the blood.

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Thrombophlebitis - This occurs due to slowed blood flow, local damage and changes in blood composition.

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Achilles tendon - If the Achilles tendon tears, you will feel a snap or intense pressure, followed by a sharp pain in the back of the ankle.

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Achilles tendon - This injury can affect your ability to walk properly.

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Achilles tendon - Surgery is the best option to repair a torn Achilles tendon, but for some people the non-surgical option can work just as well.

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Sciatic pain - This very common pain is characterized by problems in the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lumbar region to the feet. This nerve is the one which allows leg muscle movement, freeing up the legs.

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Sciatic pain - Generally this pain affects just one side of the body and occurs more frequently with a herniated disk.

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Sciatic pain - Most cases of sciatic pain can be solved with non-surgical treatments over a few weeks.

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Sciatic pain - People with severe sciatic pain which is connected to significant leg weakness or intestinal or bladder changes may be candidates for surgeries.

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Varicose veins - Varicose veins are knotted, inflamed veins which can be very painful.

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Varicose veins - Treatment may involve medical procedures or measures to close or remove veins.

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Atherosclerosis - Atherosclerosis is a tightening and hardening of the arteries due to accumulation of fat and cholesterol.

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Atherosclerosis - If the leg tissues are not receiving enough oxygen, it can result in leg pain.

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Deep Vein Thrombosis - It happens when blood clots in a vein. DVTs can form in a leg after long periods in bed, causing pain, swelling and cramps.

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Arthritis - Arthritis, as well as causing pain, can cause swelling and redness, through inflammation of the joints.

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Arthritis - Gout is a form of arthritis which can occur when high levels of uric acid accumulate in the body.

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Herniated discs - Hernias can hurt a lot as they squeeze the nerves on the spinal column.

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Prevention - Stretching before exercising can prevent activity-induced leg pain.

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Prevention - Eating food high in potassium, like bananas and chicken can help prevent muscle injures in the legs and tendons.

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Prevention - Exercising for 30 minutes per day, five days a week can help prevent leg pain.

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Prevention - Stick to a healthy weight and you can avoid becoming overweight, and problems with obesity.

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Prevention - Avoid smoking and control your cholesterol levels, blood sugar and blood pressure.

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