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What Causes Pain In The Legs?

Posted on Wed, 29 Jun 2016

Question: Hi Doctor,

This is XXXXX and my age is 26.I am in USA now. I am experiencing pain in my legs and thighs. I tend to work standing and sitting on the floor with my laptop. Can you please help me on this

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be postural or due to dietary deficiency.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
In the absence of any history of wear & tear or injury, constant pain in legs and thighs can be due to:
1. Deficiency of certain nutrients like Iron, Vitamin B 12, Vitamin D, Calcium, etc. which interferes with blood formation & nerve conduction.
2. Decrease in blood sugar levels (Hypoglycemia)
3. Any fluctuation in blood pressure levels such as Hypotension.
4. Hormonal imbalance like Hypothyroidism.
5. Lack of adequate hydration, proper nutrition & good sleep.
6. Even emotional factors like stress/tension can lead to such symptoms.
This is less likely to be related to keeping computer on your lap. It can be related to wrong posture or standing for long duration of time.
Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure and blood sugar levels will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.
So, it will be better to consult an orthopaedician & get a proper physical examination done to find out the exact cause.
Based upon that, appropriate management steps could be taken.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (33 minutes later)

Hi Doctor,

Thank you for the detailed answer. I'll contact a doctor soon. Can you please suggest some medicines meanwhile which i can get from CVS without doctor prescription.

Thanks,
XXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Start taking calcium and Vitamin D3 supplements.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
You can start with calcium and vitamin D3 supplement and start with a multivitamin supplement daily. Do take plenty of electrolyte rich fluids like fresh fruit juices and Garotade and see if it helps.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (5 minutes later)

Hi Doctor,

Can you please name the the supplement names which i can get from CVS?

1) calcium and Vitamin D3 supplements
2) Muilti vitamin supplements

Thanks,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Better to get the tests done first.

Detailed Answer:
You can get Tab. Corcium D3 or BioD3 XXXXXXX for calcium and vitamin D3 supplements.
Regarding a multivitamin supplement Revital Plus or Absolute 3G will be most appropriate. The availability of supplements available varies with place. You can inquire your pharmacist regarding the similar products available. It is best to consult an orthopedician and get proper investigations done before starting with any self medication.
Regards.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar