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What Causes Painful Burning Sensation Radiating Throughout The Legs?

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Posted on Wed, 19 Jul 2017
Question: hi doctor

am having severe leg pains from thigh to feet. it's like burning sensation. what to do.
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Answered by Dr. Remy Koshy (20 minutes later)
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query in HealthcareMagic,

I have gone through your query and can certainly understand your concerns,

But before I could guide you any further, I would like to know a few related details in order to comment on the line of management:

- How long have you been having this symptom?
- Do you have any associated symptoms like tingling, pins or needle pricking sensation, numbness, swelling etc?
- any history of fall recently?
- are both the legs involved or is it limited to only one particular side?
- is the pains always continuous or does it occur during or after any physical activity?
- any history of diabetes, rheumatoid disease, multiple sclerosis etc?
- have you done any recent blood check up? If so, kindly upload the report.


Kindly revert back with your answers,

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy
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Follow up: Dr. Remy Koshy (11 minutes later)
both legs pain a lot including knees. I even got tested for sugar and it's normal. I work in night shifts does not get sleep properly. burning sensation in feet and legs have tightening pain. I apply oil for time and later it gets reduced. I am taking b12 tablets as suggested by one of the doctor.
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Answered by Dr. Remy Koshy (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Explained below,

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Thanks for writing back,

From the description that you have provided and with the limitation of me not able to do a physical examination, I would suggest the possibilities:

- Peripheral vascular disease: a condition where the blood vessels get narrowed thereby resulting in poor blood circulation. Treatment can be done after identifying the proper cause.

- Anaemia: can cause leg cramps. Do a complete blood count and look for anemia. If found to be anemic, can start on iron tablets for 3 months.

Meanwhile, I would advice you to continue with Vit B tablets and also take T. ZERODOL-P which will help with the pain or cramps.
Also you can consider taking T. RENERVE PLUS once daily for 2 weeks.

I would also suggest it best for you to consult with an orthopedician for a proper physical examination.

I hope this helps,

Please feel free to discuss further,

Regards
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What Causes Painful Burning Sensation Radiating Throughout The Legs?

Brief Answer: Requires a few related details Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query in HealthcareMagic, I have gone through your query and can certainly understand your concerns, But before I could guide you any further, I would like to know a few related details in order to comment on the line of management: - How long have you been having this symptom? - Do you have any associated symptoms like tingling, pins or needle pricking sensation, numbness, swelling etc? - any history of fall recently? - are both the legs involved or is it limited to only one particular side? - is the pains always continuous or does it occur during or after any physical activity? - any history of diabetes, rheumatoid disease, multiple sclerosis etc? - have you done any recent blood check up? If so, kindly upload the report. Kindly revert back with your answers, Regards