Pain is an annoying part of life and pain in the legs is even more inconvenient. People use their legs for everything and it is difficult to think of doing all of the things that need to be done without them. It is possible to adjust but there are things that can be done to avoid sharp leg pain and things to do to soothe the problem when it happens.

Sharp leg pain can be caused by dehydration, low calcium, low sodium or phosphates. There are certain medications that can also cause pain in the legs like diuretics that cause the body to loose fluids, or statins that lower cholesterol. Something as simple as over exercising can cause sever pain in the legs. In more severe cases the cause of sharp pain in the legs could be a result of a blood clot or a blockage of blood flow. Varicose veins, arthritis, nerve damage, and cellulitis may also be the culprit of severe leg pain.

The best way to remedy pain in the legs is to rest the leg, stretch or massage it, elevate the leg, apply ice and take acetomenophine or ibuprofen for pain. If after all of these have been tried and the pain still persist then a physician needs to be contacted. If there is swelling, redness, a fever, black and blue areas, or the leg is cold and pale medical attention needs to be sought.

Once at the physicians office they may perform certain test to see what is causing the condition such as x-rays, MRI’s, bone scans, or arteriograms which check the flow of blood to see if any blockages are present. The doctor may also prescribe some sort of medicine for the swelling or pain, like anti-inflammatory, pain medication, blood thinners or antibiotics.

The best way to prevent sharp leg pain is to limit alcohol intake, monitor blood sugar levels, monitor cholesterol and blood pressure, drink lots of water, and stretch before conducting any type of exercise. Some of the worst case scenarios of leg pain may involve a torn muscle, bone fractures, tendinitis, cysts, or a slipped disk. The best way to stay healthy is to use caution with exercise and eating habits, don’t over exercise and don’t over eat unhealthy foods all of these things can cause leg pain.

Stay healthy, happy and stretch and do yoga or some type of cardiovascular exercise to keep the blood flowing and allow the body to naturally heal itself. Drink lots of water and eat as healthy as you can and your body will thank you.

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