Most conditions that cause leg pain arise slowly, and home care should be individualized for each patient. One's health-care provider is an important resource for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. If acute pain with leg swelling or loss of feeling associated with a cold leg occurs, medical care should be accessed immediately.
a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoist). Origin of altruist. French. 1865-1870.
unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoistic). 2. Animal Behavior. of or relating to behavior by an animal that may be to its disadvantage but that benefits others of its kind, often its close relatives. Origin of altruistic. 1850-1855.