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What Causes Weakness In Thighs Causing Difficulty To Walk?
in the past few days i feel week in my thighs and walk with difficulty.i started to take pills containing calcium magnesium & zinc.Also upon recomendation of my son start adding salt to my food.I have cut salt because of high blood pressure.i feel better but not normal yet what can i do i am a 73 years old man
Mon, 14 Sep 2015
Welcome to HCM.
I understand your concern.
In old age many bone related conditions can lead to difficulty in walking due to the amount of pain it causes.
But since you are having weakness and not pain it could be a neurological or a cardiac problem.
I would advice you to do some investigations
1.2 D ECHO
2.Blood sugar random
3.MRI brain
and follow up with these reports to a neurologist as he can advise you better.
Thanks and regards.
Take care.
I understand your concern.
In old age many bone related conditions can lead to difficulty in walking due to the amount of pain it causes.
But since you are having weakness and not pain it could be a neurological or a cardiac problem.
I would advice you to do some investigations
1.2 D ECHO
2.Blood sugar random
3.MRI brain
and follow up with these reports to a neurologist as he can advise you better.
Thanks and regards.
Take care.
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