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Why Does The Back Of My Legs Hurt?

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To find a specific answer, you firstly need to narrow down your pain. What kind of pain is it and where exactly, for example, is it on the skin or does it hurt when you move?

Lactic acid is what causes pain in the body after and during exercise. It is built up when the body cannot move the oxygen around the muscles fast enough; it is a way of the body telling you to stop pushing too hard.

If you have not been doing any exercise then it could be the beginning of the flu coming on. If this has been ongoing for a long period of time you need to get checked by a doctor.

It could also be caused by a lack of potassium. Drink plenty of water and take potassium but seek advice from a medical professional before doing so.

When you see the doctor they will need to know facts about you and your lifestyle such as whether you smoke,your age, weight and how long you have had the pains.

Being overweight will have a dramatic effect on your legs as they carry it all as you stand and walk. Other reasons could be due to spinal problems.

If you have a problem with your spine that causes the nerves to be pushed upon, the pain will spread down your leg and you may not be aware that the root of the cause is in fact the back. An example of this is a collapsed disc in the spinal cord. This will cause the surrounding bones to rub and causes a bulge in the disc which then pushes against your nerves.

Blood circulation is also a highly important factor to consider when diagnosing this issue. You should exercise regularly and eat foods with lots of potassium for this. If you are in any doubt or concern regarding the pain, you should see your doctor.
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There are many possible reasons of leg pain. It can be due to electrolyte imbalance, dehydration which causes low levels of potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium etc. Use of medicines like statins and diuretics, muscle fatiguenes or spasm etc. So, ideally, you should visit a doctor for differential diagnosis and treatment. Low blood pressure can be due to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
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My left leg always hurts behind my knee and up the back of my leg
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My iron count in really low, and my legs hurt me all the time. Can someone tell me why?
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From my rectum , down the back of my legs ,to my feet getting really cold. I have pain  for the last 2years

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