Leg Joint Pain
They are may causes and kinds of leg joint pain. Some pain may be severe and make it very painful or impossible to even walk. Some pain may be the result of a physical injury. Most leg joint pain can be treated and alleviated.
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Leg Sprain, Strain and Tendinitis
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A leg sprain or strain is a common leg joint injury and can cause a great deal of pain. An inflamed tendon, also called tendinitis, also causes leg joint pain.
Arthritis, Gout and Influenza
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Arthritis is the most common cause of leg joint pain. Also, gout and influenza can also cause leg joint pain.
Blood Clot, Infection and Vericose Veins
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A blood clot in the leg can also cause leg joint pain. Nerve damage from diabetes, smoking, and excessive alcohol can also cause leg joint pain. Varicose veins or a bone infection also might be to blame.
Shin Splints
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Many athletes, especially runners, can suffer from shin splints. Shin splints are the results of over-pounding of the legs, and the pain is located in the front lower half of the leg.
Tumors or Cysts; Certain Drugs
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Benign tumors or cysts can also cause leg joint pain. Ewing sarcoma, a malignant bone tumor, can cause severe pain. Corticosteroids can also inflict pain as can diuretics and statins.
Sciatic Nerve
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Back pain that effects the sciatic nerve can cause leg joint pain. A condition called slipped capital femoral epiphysis seen in overweight boys ages 11 to 15 can also cause leg joint pain.
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