Leg symptoms, explained.
Your legs often signal a circulation or nerve problem before anything else does. Find the symptom you are noticing to learn what may be causing it, when it is worth worrying about, and what a specialist can do to help.
Choose the symptom that fits
Each guide explains the likely causes, the warning signs to watch for, and the treatments a doctor may recommend.
Knee Pain
Stiffness, aching, or pain on stairs.
Read guide →Leg Pain
Aching, throbbing, or pain when walking.
Read guide →Leg Cramps
Sudden, tight muscle spasms.
Read guide →Leg Swelling
Puffy ankles, feet, or calves.
Read guide →Restless Legs
Urge to move, worse at night.
Read guide →Numbness / Tingling
Pins and needles or loss of feeling.
Read guide →Burning Sensation
Hot or searing feeling in the legs.
Read guide →Cold Feet
Feet that feel cold or pale.
Read guide →Heavy Legs
Tired, aching, weighed-down legs.
Read guide →When a leg symptom is an emergency
Most leg symptoms can wait for a regular appointment, but a few need urgent care. Seek emergency care now if you have any of these:
- Sudden swelling, warmth, or pain in one leg (possible clot or DVT)
- Chest pain or shortness of breath with leg swelling
- A leg or foot that is cold, pale, or blue
- An open sore or wound that will not heal
- Sudden weakness or numbness in a leg
- Severe, unrelenting leg pain
What happens after you pick a symptom
Read your symptom guide
Understand the likely causes and the warning signs specific to what you are feeling.
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Symptoms often trace back to a condition
When a symptom has a name, it has a treatment. If you already know your diagnosis, explore the conditions behind the most common leg complaints.
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