The underlying cause of the leg pain may need to be treated as well. For example, someone with a broken leg may need a cast or surgery. Someone with deep blood clots may need to be treated with blood thinners like heparin or warfarin. An infection may need treatment with antibiotics. A person with a bone tumor or cancer may need surgery, chemotherapy , or radiation treatment .
Side effects depend on the treatments used.
Blood thinners may cause abnormal bleeding if the blood gets too thin. Surgery poses a risk of bleeding, infection, and allergic reactions to anesthesia . Arthritis is often a lifelong condition requiring long-term treatment. Cancer may result in death if treatment is not successful. Monitoring is related to the cause of the pain.