Diseases of the legs can be very different, and many of them provoke severe pain in the lower extremities. The pain is caused by:
- vascular diseases of the lower extremities;
- inflammatory processes;
- bone tumors;
- flat feet;
- bone tuberculosis;
- infectious diseases;
- arthritis of the joints;
- neurological diseases;
- diabetic polyneuropathy.
In addition, pain in the legs can provoke many other diseases. In particular, this may be if pathologies are observed in the muscles, joints and bones.
Diseases of the joints of the legs: features and symptoms
Diseases of the legs can be very different, in particular, problems associated with joints. Pathologies are quite common, namely such as:
- arthrosis;
- arthritis;
- gout.
Arthrosis is a pathology characterized by damage to the articular cartilage and adjacent bones. Most often, it occurs in the lower extremities, since they have to withstand the weight of the whole body, and this is a very big burden for damaged joints.
Arthritis is an inflammatory disease of the legs that can be infectious or non-infectious. Infectious arthritis can occur as an independent pathology, and in the case of other diseases.
The main cause of foot disease in this case: hypothermia, the presence of chronic infections, low immunity, damage to the skin.
One of the typical diseases of the joints of the legs is gout, characterized by the deposition of uric acid salts. This disease is characterized by inflammation of the cartilage of the toes or feet.
Diseases of the vessels of the legs
Vascular diseases of the legs are quite common, delivering a lot of discomfort. Similar diseases most often occur in older people. Their essence is a violation of the normal microcirculation of blood vessels. This is due to the fact that they are narrowing or even complete blockage.
Vascular diseases of the legs can be very different, in particular such as:
- atherosclerosis of the vessels of the legs;
- endarteritis;
- acute obstruction of the arteries of the legs;
- phlebeurysm;
- venous thrombosis.
Diseases of the vessels of the legs require competent therapy, which should be carried out exclusively by an experienced doctor. In addition, it is necessary to carry out prevention and timely treatment of other concomitant diseases and pathologies, as serious complications can occur.
Skin diseases of the legs: their features and course
Quite often, patients have skin diseases of the legs, the most common of which are:
- corns;
- mycoses;
- moles;
- corns;
- fungal diseases.
Despite the fact that such diseases do not pose any danger to life, they deliver a lot of unpleasant sensations. In addition, all these pathologies are poorly reflected in the appearance of the legs. Such diseases require timely high-quality treatment, otherwise complications and serious skin lesions can occur, which are very difficult to eliminate and require long-term therapy.
Fungal diseases of the legs and nails
Fungal diseases of the skin of the legs and nails are diseases of an infectious nature that provoke pathogens.
Mycosis is most common in patients. The primary sign of such a disease is a change in the thickness and color of the nails. Itching, redness, and peeling may occur some time after infection. If the fungus is not timely eliminated, then it will spread rapidly and occupy a significant foot area.
Fungal infection occurs with excessive sweating of the legs, especially in closed areas of the skin, if the evaporation of sweat is somewhat difficult. In addition, some diseases can contribute to the emergence of bacteria.
For the formation and growth of fungi, a humid environment is required, therefore, excessive sweating and wet shoes are considered to be provoking factors for the occurrence of such diseases.
If fungal diseases of the legs occur, the treatment consists of two stages - preparatory and main. The preparatory stage involves the removal of scales and keratinized skin particles. For this, a variety of techniques and drugs are used. When carrying out the treatment of a fungus with a special tool, they treat not only legs, but also shoes.
Psoriatic lesion of the skin of the legs
Psoriasis is very often observed in patients, a disease in which red scaly patches appear on the skin, covered with silver scales, causing severe itching. Psoriasis sometimes affects the joints, leading to psoriatic arthritis.
The reasons for the formation of the disease have not yet been determined, but there is an assumption that it appears in case of violations in the human immune system. Psoriatic arthritis occurs mainly in older people and affects the joints, as well as the nails.
In the presence of psoriasis, patients experience periods of exacerbation, as well as remission. It is impossible to completely get rid of the disease, however, with proper timely treatment, you can achieve long-term remission.
Erysipelas of the legs
Erysipelas of the leg, the symptoms and treatment of which depend on the complexity of the course of the disease, is infectious. The occurrence of this disease occurs as a result of the penetration of pathogens. The disease provokes the formation of inflamed areas on the skin and serious intoxication of the body.
Erysipelas of the foot symptoms and treatment can have various, in particular, signs such as:
- temperature increases;
- muscle and headache appears;
- weakness, fatigue and chills occur.
At the initial stage, there may be a feeling of fullness, pain and burning in the legs. In the first few days, a change in the appearance of the lower extremities is observed. If the leg is swollen and reddened, you should immediately consult a doctor, as the consequences can be very serious.
Damaged skin areas are bright red, but without wounds. Initially, the pain is purely superficial and occurs only in direct contact with the damaged area.
If erysipelas flows in a severe form, then the upper layer of the skin may peel off, blisters filled with liquid appear. After some time, damage to the integrity of the skin begins to become covered with a dense crust.
Treatment of erysipelas is carried out with the use of medications, with the help of folk methods. Therapy will be much more effective if you adhere to the right diet.
What can be leg diseases in diabetes?
Quite often there is a serious foot disease in diabetes, since this is a very complex disease that provokes many pathologies. This is due to the fact that in diabetes mellitus, blood microcirculation is significantly slowed, which provokes the occurrence of disorders in the lower extremities.
With a disease, open wounds and ulcers appear on the legs, corns and corns for a long time do not heal and are very disturbed. In addition, the patient may suffer severe swelling, and the skin turns red and even sometimes acquires a bluish tint.
Diabetes mellitus in many cases is also characterized by freezing limbs. Numbness of the fingers or slight tingling may occur. There are many different ways and methods of treating foot diseases in diabetes, but only a doctor should select them, taking into account the main symptoms of the disease.
Diabetic foot: features and characteristics of the course of the disease
Diabetic foot is a pathology that combines many changes and disorders of nerve impulses. Also, this disease is characterized by a deterioration in recovery processes in the lower extremities.
This is a rather complicated disease of the legs, the symptoms of which can be pronounced, it all depends on the stage and complexity of the pathology. In particular, in the initial stages of patients, increased fatigue of the legs, tingling of the limbs, and a feeling of chilliness may be disturbing.
As the disease progresses, deformity of the foot, as well as painful sensations, can be observed. The elimination of this pathology should begin with the treatment of diabetes. The methods of therapy should be selected by the doctor.
What can be diseases of the toes
A serious threat can be caused by a disease of the toes, since it provokes the occurrence of painful sensations and, even in some cases, deformation of the foot.
In particular, arthrosis, arthritis, fungus, impaired normal nail growth, abnormal structure and nutrition of blood vessels and joints can be distinguished from pathologies of toes.
In the presence of such diseases, pain may occur, curvature of the fingers, as well as a violation of the normal state and integrity of the skin. If timely treatment is not done, then this can cause disability.