Sharp Pain
This pain is the most common when you have a fracture or any other type of injury. It is a type of pain that is very difficult to sustain and may sometimes lead you to look for urgent medical help. But it is sometimes not as severe, and you just feel some pain that can be handled by painkillers at home. Sharp pain is acute in most cases, but some patients may have this type of pain in the long term. It suggests tissue damage, including muscle, ligament, or bone-related injuries.
- Burning pain: It is also important to describe to your doctor if your pain has a burning or electric quality to it. If you feel like the leg is burning or electricity is going through the lower leg, this will be likely due to a nerve-related cause such as sciatica. Yes, sciatica can also affect your lower leg and is usually felt on your calves.
- Pain response to exercise: It is also essential to ascertain your pain response to exercise. In some cases, exercise worsens the pain and some patients may not be able to move their legs at all because it triggers excruciating pain. More severe pain and more rapid worsening after exercising are signs that you should get medical attention right away.
- Muscle tightness: In some cases, lower leg pain can be due to muscle tension, especially if you experience this symptom in your calves the day after working out at the gym with your legs. Muscle tightness can also be due to muscle spasms, which can happen to you in the middle of a competition and can be triggered by electrolyte problems or dehydration.
- Swelling: It includes redness, warmth, and tenderness in your legs, and it is a sign of an inflammatory condition or a severe injury. In both cases, you should go to your doctor to see what’s going on exactly and what you can do about it.