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What Causes Weakness In Legs In An 8 Year Old?
Hi doctor, my nephew who is 8 years old seems to have weak legs. His muscles seem weak and lately seems to be moving by crawling on all fours. I suspect that there s something not quite right but am not really certain of the problem. Please advise. Is he having some muscle disease?
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
Hi...keeping in mind his age and insidious onset of symptoms and normalcy till now, I feel that it could be type of muscular dystrophy. I suggest you consult your pediatrician or pediatric neurologist as soon as possible and get your kid evaluated.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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