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

Patients often tell Dr. Kiran V. Patel they've been sipping on quinine water to help ease leg cramps. Well-meaning relatives and even some doctors recommend it, said Patel, who's the director of ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– Whether it’s a sprain or something more serious like a blood clot, leg-related problems can interfere with your daily activities. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in ...

Having one leg longer than the other is relatively common. If a person’s right leg is longer than the left, or vice versa, the condition is known as leg length discrepancy. Some research indicates ...

Venous leg ulcers are common and distressing, affecting around 1 in 300 adults in the UK. They are open, often painful, sores on the leg that take months to heal and can develop after a minor injury.

Leg pain is a common issue for women over 40. It can stem from arthritis, varicose veins, or vitamin deficiencies. Hormonal changes also play a role. Key symptoms include swelling and pain that ...

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A broken leg is a break or crack in one of the bones in your leg. It’s also referred to as a leg fracture. The type and severity of a bone fracture depends on the amount of force that caused the ...