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What Causes Leg Numbness During Bowel Movement With History Of High BP?
Hi. My boyfriend says that his left leg begins to go numb when his having a bowel movement. What could be the reason for this? He weighs about 255 and his about 5 feet 11 inches and he's 31 years old. He has a history of high blood pressure and a family history of diabetes.
Fri, 10 Nov 2017
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When you feeling numbness and tingling before passing the stools?? After passing the stools.
Most people huntch forward while passing stools in toilet that will cause nerve compression cause tingling and numbness in legs.
Same position may cause partially compromised blood supply to the legs gives pain and weakness of limbs.
So you can use air doughnut for this problem.
Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Thank you for trusting HCM
When you feeling numbness and tingling before passing the stools?? After passing the stools.
Most people huntch forward while passing stools in toilet that will cause nerve compression cause tingling and numbness in legs.
Same position may cause partially compromised blood supply to the legs gives pain and weakness of limbs.
So you can use air doughnut for this problem.
Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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