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Suggest Treatment For Weakness In Legs

2 years back i did squats of 25 repitions 2 sets . i came home was feeling week in legs.went out and fell a few times. i was like having no strength in my knees i was hospitalized my potassium level was slightly low i was given drip. i was prescribed an calcim and vitamin capsule. but i still feel weakness in my legs if i exert them they kind of become wobbly and no strength even to sit on a couch and get up easily .
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
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Hello,

Low potassium can cause weakness.

If symptoms persists better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated.

We have to rule out possibile neurological causes also.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Weakness In Legs

Hello, Low potassium can cause weakness. If symptoms persists better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated. We have to rule out possibile neurological causes also. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician