Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher pauses at the casket of former President Ronald Reagan as he lies in state in the Capitol Rotunda on June 9, 2004, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Yes, perhaps many of the causes are not severe, but there are conditions that should cause concern and require immediate consultation with a physician. Throbbing leg pain could be caused by sciatica. The sciatic nerve is the longest of all the nerves in our body. This nerve originates from the lower back and proceeds all the way down to the thighs of each leg and to the feet. The sciatic nerve supplies sensation to the leg.
Cramps. A principle cause of leg pain is a cramp or muscle spasm, often known as a charley horse. Muscle fatigue, dehydration, and some medicationsâsuch as diuretics and statinsâcan all lead to leg cramps.eg pain refers to pain or discomfort anywhere in the leg. It can range from a dull ache to an intense stabbing sensation. There are many causes of leg pain. However, only some of these are medically serious.