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What Causes Leg Weakness?
Question: Causation for Leg Weakness
Brief Answer:
Slip disc, brain stroke, previous surgery
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Thanks for the query.
The are many causes for leg weakness. It could be slip disc in the spine at the lower back, it could be brain problems, Diabetes, previous surgery around the hip etc.
Kindly mention if you have back pain, tingling or numbness over the limb, any Diabetes or Hypertension, headache, previous surgery.
You may need inexhaustible line MRI Spine to look for slip disc.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Slip disc, brain stroke, previous surgery
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Thanks for the query.
The are many causes for leg weakness. It could be slip disc in the spine at the lower back, it could be brain problems, Diabetes, previous surgery around the hip etc.
Kindly mention if you have back pain, tingling or numbness over the limb, any Diabetes or Hypertension, headache, previous surgery.
You may need inexhaustible line MRI Spine to look for slip disc.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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