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What Causes Sudden Immobility In The Legs?
my 76 year old husband s legs gave out on him tonight. We had a dinner party with drinks/alcohol and as we cleaned up kitchen, I noticed weakness in his legs/standing funny. Just now he fell (never seen this before) and had slurred speech. He says he just wants to go to bed and he ll be fine. I m worried...do I let him sleep it off?
Fri, 6 Oct 2017
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It would be best for him to be seen especially with a history of slurred speech along with the weakness and loss of balance.
He would need a CT scan brain and blood test to check electrolyte levels and a complete blood count.
I hope this helps
It would be best for him to be seen especially with a history of slurred speech along with the weakness and loss of balance.
He would need a CT scan brain and blood test to check electrolyte levels and a complete blood count.
I hope this helps
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