Throbbing leg pain can be caused by bone, circulatory, or muscular disorders, as well as excessive exercise or inactivity. Diagnosis and treatment may require surgery or rest and stabilization.
Throbbing leg pain is often a difficult condition to treat, due to the many different causes. Typically, the most common causes of this type of pain include bone disorders, circulatory system conditions, or muscular system disorders. In some cases, excessive exercise or inactivity can also lead to excruciating pain in the legs.
One of the most common causes of excruciating leg pain is associated with bone disorders. Bone disorders can range from simple conditions like broken or fractured bones, to serious ones like bone cancer or a herniated disc. Unfortunately, pinpointing the point of origin of a bone disorder can be difficult because these conditions often cause pain radiating from the toes to the hips. Individuals experiencing such symptoms may work best with an orthopedic surgeon to successfully diagnose and treat the condition.
Circulatory problems are another common cause of excruciating leg pain. Atherosclerosis, which is a condition characterized by blockages in the arteries and veins, can lead to a painful condition known as claudication. This causes sharp, stabbing pain during long periods of walking and can lead to a deterioration in strength and fitness levels. In addition, other similar disorders of the circulatory system, such as varicose veins and blood clots, can also lead to such pain. Often, these conditions require surgery or other forms of complicated treatment to relieve symptoms.
Certain muscle disorders have also been linked to the development of excruciating leg pain. Some of these conditions include inflammation of the tendons (tendonitis), tight or torn muscles, and other similar ailments. Often, these conditions result in targeted pain that occurs primarily around one joint, such as the ankle, knee, or hip. Unfortunately, the only way to treat these ailments is long periods of rest and stabilization.
Both strenuous exercise and a significant lack of physical activity are also commonly linked to excruciating leg pain. Exercising for an excessive amount of time can often lead to, for example, shin splints. This is a painful condition that causes sharp, shooting pain in the front of the lower leg. Shin splints are often caused by intense or long periods of running on an extremely hard surface, such as cement or concrete. Similarly, inactivity can often lead to plaque buildup in blood vessels and artery walls, which can lead to painful conditions like muscle cramps and excruciating pain, as well as more serious conditions, like strokes and heart attacks.
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