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Back and leg pain
Having acute leg and back pain when I walk especially climb stairs. Wasn't the case before. Past few months I am having very less food, close to no nutrition as well cause of relocating. Is that the cause ??
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Several months of very low food intake can genuinely cause this. Poor nutrition often leads to low protein, iron, calcium or vitamin D, which shows up as tired, aching legs and back, especially with exertion like climbing stairs. Your diet is a likely contributor, but new pain that worsens with activity is still worth checking isn't from something separate on top of it.
Next Steps
Start eating regular balanced meals with enough protein and calcium as soon as you can, and get a basic blood test done, haemoglobin, vitamin D and calcium, to see what's actually low.
Health Tips
Please see a general physician if the pain doesn't ease once your diet improves, or if you notice swelling, fever or weakness getting worse.
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