Added: Jul 11, 2010
There are many different causes of leg pain. Sometimes after surgery or a long plane flight, people can develop a blood clot or DVT, which can cause pain and swelling. Varicose veins can cause pain, which is easily treatable with lasers, but is not life threatening like a DVT. Some people develop blockage in the legs arteries, called PAD.
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