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What Causes Extreme Pain And Cramping In The Leg?

My left calf hurts, along with cramping in my leg. Also when messaging the area the vein area is extremely painful , I am experience slight nausea at times and headaches. I am a 53 year old male. and recently have been put on 800 mg of IBuprohen for a groin tear injury.
Wed, 9 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have extreme pain and cramping in the leg . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like peripheral neuropathy , porphyria , multiple sclerosis , wernicke syndrome , low blood iron level and vitamin B 12 deficiency . There can be other reasons also like blood clot and disc problem . I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor will take history , examine physically and order blood test . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory along eith iron and vitamin B 12 supplement .For now put your legs in hot water tub with one spoon of salt for 15 minutes. Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon for disc problem . You can also keep your legs in hot water tub for 15 minutest daily and take proper rest .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Extreme Pain And Cramping In The Leg?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have extreme pain and cramping in the leg . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like peripheral neuropathy , porphyria , multiple sclerosis , wernicke syndrome , low blood iron level and vitamin B 12 deficiency . There can be other reasons also like blood clot and disc problem . I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor will take history , examine physically and order blood test . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory along eith iron and vitamin B 12 supplement .For now put your legs in hot water tub with one spoon of salt for 15 minutes. Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon for disc problem . You can also keep your legs in hot water tub for 15 minutest daily and take proper rest . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari