Leg pain can be caused by injury, overuse, and also from general health conditions. It can also be related to circulatory problems and nerve conditions. This blog may serve as a general guide to know what type of specialist you should see.
As the veins travel back up towards the heart, they travel deeper into the leg. If the deeper veins become blocked with a blood clot this is called deep vein thrombosis. This will cause more generalized pain in a larger area and possibly the entire leg.
Nerve symptoms in the legs are very common and the majority of these symptoms are associated with three major diagnoses. The symptoms are the lower back, neuropathy, and restless legs.
As a peripheral nerve surgeon, I see this quite frequently. The patient is led to believe the neuropathy is caused by their lower back. The symptoms are attributed to compression of tight nerve tunnels in the lower extremity.
Symptoms include creepy crawling sensations, cramping, and jerking. Conventional treatments include the use of iron supplements as low iron levels are thought to be associated with restless legs.
If you have had leg pain for a very long time, you should see a professional who can evaluate the causes, and treat your leg pain. This blog should help you understand which type of doctor to see based on your symptoms.
