The symptoms of leg pain in the elderly: 1, may be caused by diseases of the hip joint, such as ischemic necrosis of the femoral head and synovitis of the hip joint, osteoarthrosis of the hip joint, will cause the symptoms of leg pain in the elderly. 2, may be caused by osteoporosis, osteoporosis is a common disease in the life of the elderly, there are many complications, one of which will cause the symptoms of leg pain. 3. The symptoms of leg pain may be caused by the nerve roots being compressed due to lumbar disc herniation as we age.4. Long periods of standing and walking may also cause leg pain in the elderly.5. Swelling and pain in the legs due to poor blood circulation in the legs, and the pain will be more pronounced if accompanied by varicose veins. Therefore, when the symptoms of leg pain appear, patients should first rest in bed, avoid strenuous activities, elevate the affected limbs, and give appropriate physical therapy or topical anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs to relieve the symptoms. If the symptoms are not relieved within a short period of time, it is necessary to go to a regular hospital in time to improve the necessary auxiliary examinations and choose a reasonable treatment method after the cause is clear.