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  1. Aching left leg can be caused by12345:
    • Muscle cramp
    • Chronic venous disease or venous insufficiency
    • Meralgia paresthetica
    • Wear and tear, overuse, or injuries in joints or bones or in muscles, ligaments, tendons or other soft tissues
    • Blood clots, varicose veins or poor circulation
    If the pain is new and persistent, it is recommended to visit a doctor for evaluation2.
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    Leg pain can be due to a muscle cramp (also called a charley horse). Common causes of cramps include: Dehydration or low amounts of potassium, sodium, calcium, or magnesium in the blood. Medicines (such as diuretics and statins)

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    New, persistent leg pain certainly warrants a visit to your doctor for evaluation. Leg pain can have many causes, but your description of aching after prolonged standing or sitting suggests a possible buildup of fluid in the leg veins (chronic venous disease, venous insufficiency).

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    Meralgia paresthetica is a medical condition that causes pain and sensations of aching, burning, numbness or stabbing in your thigh area. The condition results from compression (pressure on or squeezing) of your lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN). This large nerve supplies sensation to the front and side of your thigh.

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    Most leg pain results from wear and tear, overuse, or injuries in joints or bones or in muscles, ligaments, tendons or other soft tissues. Some types of leg pain can be traced to problems in your lower spine. Leg pain can also be caused by blood clots, varicose veins or poor circulation.

    Leg pain Causes - Mayo Clinic

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    Sharp, shooting pain in the leg may result from a cramp, an injury, a pinched or damaged nerve, and other issues. Home remedies include exercise and applying an ice pack, but medical treatment may be necessary.

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  2. People also ask
    Why does my leg hurt so much?
    More sudden pain can more often be attributed to an injury, whereas pain that sets in over time may be due to wear and tear or overuse. Type of pain: There are several types of leg pain, including nociceptive (tissue damage), neuropathic (nerve), and inflammatory (joint and muscle) pain.

    Leg Pain: Causes, Seriousness, Relief, & When to Worry - Health

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    What would cause my lower extremities to ache all the time?

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    There can be several causes of leg pain some of which may include overuse of the legs, injuries to the muscle or bone of the legs, an infection of the skin of the legs called cellulitis or injury or compression of the sciatic nerve.
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    Is leg pain a symptom?
    Leg pain is a very common symptom. You may have a mild leg muscle cramp or severe shooting pains in your leg. Treatment will depend on the cause. You can treat mild pain at home, but you should seek medical treatment for more severe, sudden or long-lasting pain. What is leg pain?

    Leg Pain: Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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    Why does my leg hurt when I Walk?
    See your doctor to make sure your leg heals properly. Achilles tendon tear. Your Achilles is a tough band of tissue that connects your calf muscle to your heel bone. You use it when you walk, run, and jump. If you tear it partly or completely, you might feel sudden pain in the back of your leg above your heel.

    These Leg Pain Symptoms Can Be an Urgent Problem - WebMD

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    What causes leg pain & numbness?
    Infection in the bone or tissues of the leg can cause swelling, redness, or pain in the affected area. Nerve damage in the leg may cause numbness, pain, or tingling. It often occurs in the feet and lower part of the legs as a result of diabetes. The following conditions and injuries can also lead to leg pain, but they’re less common causes:

    Leg Pain: Causes, Treatments and Prevention - Healthline

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    What types of arthritis cause leg pain?
    There are many different types of arthritis, but the two that commonly cause leg pain are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA)—considered a "wear and tear" type of arthritis—occurs when cartilage that provides padding between bones in a joint wears down over time. In the leg, OA commonly affects the knee and the hip joints.

    Leg Pain Causes: 9 Common Causes of Leg Pain | Verywell Health

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    15 Conditions That Can Cause Leg Pain - WebMD

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