Leg Pain
Alternate Names : Aches - Leg, Cramps - Leg, Pain - Leg
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Leg Pain: Prevention
To prevent claudication and nerve damage:
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Don't smoke or use tobacco.
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Limit how much alcohol you drink.
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Keep your blood sugars under good control if you have diabetes.
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Reduce other cardiac risk factors, including high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
To prevent overuse injuries, like shin splints, muscle cramps, and other causes of leg pain:
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Warm up before physical activity and cool down afterward. Be sure to stretch.
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Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day, especially before, during, and after exercise.
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