Most conditions that cause leg pain arise slowly, and home care should be individualized for each patient. One's health-care provider is an important resource for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. If acute pain with leg swelling or loss of feeling associated with a cold leg occurs, medical care should be accessed immediately.
a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoist). Origin of altruist. French. 1865-1870.
Altruism is one aspect of what social psychologists refer to as prosocial behavior. Prosocial behavior refers to any action that benefits other people, no matter what the motive or how the giver benefits from the action. Remember, however, that pure altruism involves true selflessness. While all altruistic acts are prosocial, not all prosocial behaviors are completely altruistic. For example, we might help others for a variety of reasons such as guilt, obligation, duty, or even for rewards. Psychologists have suggested a number of different explanations for why altruism exists, including: