What causes left leg pain during pregnancy?

If you experience left foot pain during pregnancy, it is likely a symptom of plantar fasciitis. The incidence of plantar fasciitis is also relatively high. For pregnant women, if this disease occurs, it must be treated in time, otherwise it will have a great impact on the health of the pregnant woman. Below, we will introduce you to the relevant knowledge about plantar fasciitis in detail!

1. Overview

Plantar fasciitis is a sterile inflammation of the tendons or fascia on the sole of the foot. The most common symptom is pain and discomfort in the heel. The tenderness is often on the sole of the foot near the heel. Sometimes the tenderness is severe and persistent. The pain is more obvious when getting up in the morning and worsens with excessive walking. Severe patients even feel pain when standing and resting. Plantar fasciitis is a chronic sports-related injury. Overtraining can also lead to heel pain that sometimes radiates to the front of the foot. This disease can affect adults of all ages.

2. Causes

Acute or chronic injury to the plantar fascia due to long-term overload pressure is the main cause of pain. The most common cause is frequent long-term walking, including mountain climbing, hiking, shopping and other activities. Walking for several days in a row can easily cause chronic damage to the sole of the foot, leading to plantar fasciitis. In addition, there are structural factors that lead to abnormal tension in the plantar fascia, such as flat feet, high arches, and short heel tendons. In the long run, improper posture and force when walking may cause pain in the waist, hips, knees, ankles and other parts.

3. Clinical manifestations

People have heel pain when they bear weight; the pain usually persists for months to years, especially when they wake up in the morning or after a long period of inactivity.

The most common symptom of plantar fasciitis is heel pain and discomfort. Generally speaking, the pain is most obvious in the first step when getting out of bed in the morning. This is mainly because after a night's rest, the plantar fascia is no longer weight-bearing and is in a shorter state. Therefore, when you get out of bed and step on the ground in the morning, the plantar fascia will be stretched more and faster, causing pain. But after walking for a while, the plantar fascia will become looser and the symptoms will ease. However, if you walk excessively, the plantar fascia will be stretched more and more often and the symptoms will reappear. The tenderness point is often on the sole of the foot near the heel. Sometimes the tenderness is severe and persists. The pain caused is characterized by throbbing, burning, and stabbing sensations.