Joint pain in the legs can make walking and standing difficult, often contributing to a change in gait. The pressure of supporting the upper body weight when suffering with a joint disorder can aggravate joint pain and swelling and it is important to seek appropriate treatment or it can hamper daily functioning. The knee and ankle are prone to a number of joint disorders, although diseases affecting the smaller joints of the toes can be equally painful and disturbing.

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Leg pain is a common symptom in children and in most cases it is not an indication of any serious cause. However, persistent or severe pain should not be ignored as there may some underlying pathology that requires medical attention. As with most childhood complaints, leg pain should be monitored to verify if it is a means of getting attention or whether there is actual signs and symptoms to indicate a more serious cause. Some of the possible causes of leg pain, specifically in children,  may include :

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The lower limb extends from the hip joint to the toe and can be divided into the :

• Thigh – between the hip and knee.
• Leg – between the knee and ankle.
• Foot – beyond (distal) the ankle.

Often the entire lower limb is referred to as the leg.

The lower limb’s main function is to propel the body when moving and stabilize the upper body when standing . Since it has to bear the weight of the entire upper body, the muscles, bones and joints are designed for maximum force and impact. While most of us may experience leg or foot pain at some point in our life, we often do not take it seriously unless it hampers our daily functioning, reaches a point where the pain is unbearable or persistent or there are other signs and symptoms, like leg swelling.

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Treatment of Leg & Foot Cramps

Treatment should be directed at the possible causes of leg cramps at night if it is suspected that the condition is occurring as a symptom of one of the causes or risk factors. However, nocturnal leg cramps as a parasomnia disorder is not treatable and the exact cause is unknown therefore the focus should be on management of the condition.

Some important points should be noted in the treatment of secondary causes of night leg cramps.

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The exact cause of nocturnal leg cramps is unknown (idiopathic). However certain individuals with chronic conditions may be at risk of leg cramps at night. Nocturnal leg cramps are more common in older persons, especially women, and primarily affects the calf muscles and small muscles of the feet.

Leg cramps may occur as a symptom, side effect or complication to a multitude of secondary causes.

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Nocturnal leg cramps are the painful cramping of muscles, usually the calf muscles, which commonly occurs during sleep. In some cases, night leg cramps may occur while the sufferer is in bed and between the sleep-wake stage. Nocturnal leg cramps are considered to be one of the parasomnia disorders that affect a person’s body functions when asleep.

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