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What Causes Weakness In The Legs And Toes With Fainting?

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Posted on Fri, 23 Sep 2016
Question: Had episode while walking this morning, legs were rubbery with toes turning in and slight faintness, lasted about 5 seconds....curious as to what it might have beenn
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please check your Blood Pressure and Blood sugar levels.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to HCM,

Please check your blood pressure and Blood sugar levels without any further delay.

If it is normal, you may need a Color doppler examination of the affected lower limb. Arterial supply and venous drainage will be known by it.

The feeling in your legs and toes may be related to arterial blood flow. As it was transient lasting for few seconds, nothing to worry.

If blood glucose levels are low, you can have these symptoms associated with fainting. Glucose tolerance test (GTT) will give a clue further in this regard.

Please consult your doctor, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.

Wish you good health.
Regards
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Dr. Hari Charan Perigela

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What Causes Weakness In The Legs And Toes With Fainting?

Brief Answer: Please check your Blood Pressure and Blood sugar levels. Detailed Answer: Hi, welcome to HCM, Please check your blood pressure and Blood sugar levels without any further delay. If it is normal, you may need a Color doppler examination of the affected lower limb. Arterial supply and venous drainage will be known by it. The feeling in your legs and toes may be related to arterial blood flow. As it was transient lasting for few seconds, nothing to worry. If blood glucose levels are low, you can have these symptoms associated with fainting. Glucose tolerance test (GTT) will give a clue further in this regard. Please consult your doctor, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly. Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further. Wish you good health. Regards