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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Lower limb pain
  1. Gout (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a common type of inflammatory arthritis. It causes pain, swelling, and redness in one or more joints. It usually happens as a flare, which can last for a week or two and then gets better. The flares often begin in your big toe or a lower limb. What causes gout? Gout happens when too much ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/gout.html - Health Topics
  2. Leg Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your legs are made up of bones, blood vessels, muscles, and other connective tissue. They are important for motion and standing. Playing sports, running, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/leginjuriesanddisorders.html - Health Topics
  3. Fractures (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... bone you broke. But they may include: Intense pain Deformity, for example a limb that looks out of place Swelling, bruising, or tenderness around the ... can take to lower your risk of fractures: Keeping your bones strong ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/fractures.html - Health Topics
  4. Blood Clots (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the blood clot is: In the abdomen: Abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting In an arm or leg: Sudden or gradual pain, swelling, tenderness, and warmth In the lungs: Shortness ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bloodclots.html - Health Topics
  5. Deep Vein Thrombosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... symptoms are : Warmth and tenderness over the vein Pain or swelling in the part of the body affected Skin redness Treatment includes medicines to ease pain and inflammation, break up clots and keep new ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/deepveinthrombosis.html - Health Topics
  6. Peripheral Arterial Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... symptoms. If you have symptoms, they may include: Pain, numbness, achiness, or heaviness in the leg muscles. ... changes include dietary changes, exercise, and efforts to lower high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure. NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    https://medlineplus.gov/peripheralarterialdisease.html - Health Topics
  7. Cholesterol (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... reduced or blocked, it can cause angina (chest pain) or a heart attack. Plaque also can build ... bring oxygen-rich blood to your brain and limbs. This can lead to problems such as carotid ... can I lower my cholesterol? You can lower your cholesterol through ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cholesterol.html - Health Topics