What Causes Painful Legs?

Posted on Fri, 1 Aug 2014

Question: hi I have pain in my legs . can you pls advise..

Answered by Dr. Pragnesh Vachharajani (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need some more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

thanks for posting your query.

If you can share some more information, I would be better able to help.

Since how long you are having this problem?
Where exactly is the pain?
Does it start somewhere else and radiate to another area?
How severe is the pain?
Does something make it worse or better?
Your height, weight
Any other medication that you are taking?
Do you have any other medical conditions?

Please write back this details.

Regards,

Dr. Pragnesh

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Pragnesh Vachharajani (16 minutes later)

Hi doctor, pain is in calf muscles. I get this pain randomly since childhood. No other medical condition. improves if I take ibubrufin.

Answered by Dr. Pragnesh Vachharajani (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs proper evaluation.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Good to hear from you again.

There could be various reasons for this kind of pain.

> Vitamin deficiency specially vitamin B complex,vitamin E
> Not drinking enough water
> Some problem with circulation in legs
> Poor nutrition

The better idea would be to visit your family physician and get your self examined. Depending upon the examination your doctor will be able to guide your properly.

Your doctor after examination may advise some tests like blood counts,blood sugar and if needed ultrasound of legs.

In mean time please do the following which should help.

Drink plenty of fluids,at times coconut water helps.
Do regular exercise
Take good healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables.

Please do not take analgesic tablets on your own on regular basis.

Regards,

DR.Pragnesh

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj