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Diabetic And Vascular Disease. Weakness In Legs, Headache, Trouble In Standing From A Sitting Position.
Question: I have weakness in my legs above the knees. I have trouble standing from a sitting position without using the arms of chairs, etc. I am having headaches at night - waking me up, but have no history or sinus problems. I have diabetes and vascular disease. Should I see a neurologist?
Hi,
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
You are showing features of proximal muscle weakness.
Your query : Should I see a neurologist?
Yes you should see a neurologist. A detailed examination is required to arrive at a diagnosis. Investigations are ordered depending on the examination findings. So please consult a neurologist for the same.
Continue to ask further queries as required.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Dr Y V Siva Sankara Murty
M.D.(Pediatrics)
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
You are showing features of proximal muscle weakness.
Your query : Should I see a neurologist?
Yes you should see a neurologist. A detailed examination is required to arrive at a diagnosis. Investigations are ordered depending on the examination findings. So please consult a neurologist for the same.
Continue to ask further queries as required.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Dr Y V Siva Sankara Murty
M.D.(Pediatrics)
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
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