What causes leg pain between knee and ankle?

Common causes include: Muscle Strains and Sprains: Overexertion, sudden movements, or inadequate warm-up can lead to strains or sprains in the muscles, causing pain. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): Reduced blood flow to the lower limbs can result in cramping, pain, and fatigue during physical activity.

How do I know if my leg pain is serious?

Make an appointment with your health care provider if: You have pain during or after walking. You have swelling in both legs. Your pain gets worse. Your symptoms don’t get better after a few days of treating them at home.

When should you go to the hospital for leg pain?

A leg that is swollen, pale or cooler than usual. Calf pain, especially after sitting for a long time, such as on a long car trip or plane ride. Swelling in both legs along with breathing problems. Any serious leg symptoms that start for no clear reason.

Can an ankle injury make your knee hurt?

Often those who sprain their ankle will report a pain that runs from their ankle to their knee. This radiating pain can make it feel like the entire leg is injured. The cause of this pain is usually due to the structures inside the body that connect the two.