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Leg discomfort is a common presentation among the elderly and can be a manifestation of many different disease processes. One key issue is how to differentiate between the benign and the more serious causes. This article will explore the main differential diagnoses including the most common causes and management of these, and the recognition of potentially life or limb threatening causes with an overview of red flag signs and symptoms.