What Causes Leg Fatigue in Men?
Male calf pain may be caused by vigorous exercise, chronic strain, osteoporosis, lumbar disc herniation, varicose veins of the lower extremities, etc. It is necessary to go to the hospital to find out the cause before treatment.
Vigorous Exercise: If men engage in vigorous exercise, it may lead to excessive lactic acid accumulation in the calf area, causing calf pain. They can choose to soak their feet in hot water for 10~20 minutes each time, 3~4 times a day, which can promote blood circulation in the legs, accelerate lactic acid metabolism, and improve discomfort.
Chronic Strain: If long-term participation in heavy physical labor leads to chronic strain of calf muscles and ligaments, pain and weakness may occur. If more rest is needed, finger massage can be used for 10~15 minutes each time, 3~4 times a day, which can promote blood circulation in the legs and improve symptoms. Heavy physical labor should be avoided in daily life.
Osteoporosis: If men often suffer from picky eating or partial eating, leading to malnutrition, calcium deficiency, osteoporosis, muscle nerve excitation, muscle spasms in hands and feet, nocturnal sweating, irritability, sore and tired calves, etc., they can eat some calcium-rich foods such as eggs and milk. They can also follow the advice to use calcium carbonate tablets, calcium lactate tablets, and other drugs to play the role of calcium.
Lumbar Disc Herniation: Lumbar disc herniation is usually caused by degenerative disc disease, lumbar developmental abnormalities, etc., which may compress nerve roots, cauda equina nerve, cause low back pain, sciatica, radiating pain and numbness in the lower extremities, etc. Lumbar massage can be used for 10~20 minutes each time, 2~3 times a day, which can promote lumbar circulation, reduce local compression, and improve symptoms. Drugs such as Eperisone Hydrochloride Tablets and Mecobalamin Tablets can also be used under the doctor's advice to improve muscle spasms and nourish nerves. If conservative treatment is ineffective and affects walking and sitting, surgery can be performed under the doctor's guidance, such as laminectomy and microendoscopic discectomy.
Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremities: It is usually caused by abnormal venous wall structure, venous hypertension, etc., which may affect venous return in the lower extremities, leading to sore and swollen calves, heaviness, fatigue, edema, etc. Drugs such as Diosmin Tablets and Aspirin Enteric-coated Tablets can be used under the doctor's guidance to promote venous return. If the symptoms have not been effectively alleviated for a long time, patients are advised to go to the hospital for relevant examinations and then take effective treatment measures according to the doctor's advice. Appropriate exercise during treatment helps promote blood circulation in the lower extremities and improve discomfort.
