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What Causes Fatigue, Pain And Weakness In The Legs?
Question: Grandaughter complains of contant abd pain which sometimes radiates to the back. Also general fatigue and most recently weakness and mild pain in the legs.
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Brief Answer:
Get an ultrasound done
Detailed Answer:
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The abdominal pain could be due to a number of reasons. A step by step approach should be taken. Getting an ultrasound done would be the first step. Treatment will depend upon the cause.
The leg pain could be due to muscle spasms which could have developed due to an electrolyte imbalance. I would insist you to take juicy fruits like citrus fruits. They contain plenty of potassium which should help in proper functioning of the muscles and in reduction of the cramps. You also need to increase her total fluid (water) intake and to take plenty of ORS (oral rehydration solution) to replenish the lost fluids and salts.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Get an ultrasound done
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic.
The abdominal pain could be due to a number of reasons. A step by step approach should be taken. Getting an ultrasound done would be the first step. Treatment will depend upon the cause.
The leg pain could be due to muscle spasms which could have developed due to an electrolyte imbalance. I would insist you to take juicy fruits like citrus fruits. They contain plenty of potassium which should help in proper functioning of the muscles and in reduction of the cramps. You also need to increase her total fluid (water) intake and to take plenty of ORS (oral rehydration solution) to replenish the lost fluids and salts.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I thought I mentioned she had an ultrasound which was negative. I was hoping you might suggest some things you would want to explore and/or rule out.
Brief Answer:
In case of electrolyte imbalance no changes in USG likely to be found
Detailed Answer:
In case there are no specific findings you can be quite certain that it is due to electrolyte imbalance. Try the suggestions I have given and I hope she would get relief.
Regards
In case of electrolyte imbalance no changes in USG likely to be found
Detailed Answer:
In case there are no specific findings you can be quite certain that it is due to electrolyte imbalance. Try the suggestions I have given and I hope she would get relief.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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