How do I know if my leg pain is serious?
Call for immediate medical help or go to an emergency room if you:
- Have a leg injury with a deep cut or exposed bone or tendon.
- Are unable to walk or put weight on your leg.
- Have pain, swelling, redness or warmth in your calf.
- Hear a popping or grinding sound at the time of a leg injury.
What causes leg pain at night?
Pain in your legs and feet at night, or when trying to sleep, is often a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Peripheral artery disease leg pain can occur anywhere in your leg, but the most common places to feel pain are in the muscles of your calf, thigh or buttocks.
What causes painful legs and feet?
The arteries and/or veins in the legs may get inflamed or blocked, causing leg and foot pain. Common causes include: Peripheral artery disease: Decreased circulation caused due to blocked arteries. Deep vein thrombosis: Blood clot in the deep vein(s) of the leg causing decreased or altered blood flow.
