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Can Numbness In The Legs Occur From Prolonged Sitting On A Hard Surface?
Question: I fell asleep on toilet I don't know how long was asleep my both of my legs and feet fell asleep there numb it took me a long time to get up off the toilet and I'd fall in the floor to actually you know get off the toilet they are still numb they're still asleep then all over 5 hours wondering what I could possibly do to wake them up with the blood flow as quick as possible and as safe as possible course I have let circulation or poor blood circulation that runs in the family have high blood pressure pre-diabetic not diabetic but borderline pretty close have a dream backpack Midway right now there is a pain in my back about right below the rib cage but not jail area where you been all my rib cage and my spine just kind of make it hurt me to roll over Ortonville to pick myself up or get up yeah plus my fear done so I don't really want to walk on them scared to please help you out if you can know what's going on
Brief Answer:
Visit to an ER for evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Prolonged sitting on a hard surface with possible compression of blood vessels or nerve supplying the lower limbs.
In case of vascular deficiency, the lower limb will become cold, discolored or bluish / blackish.
In case of nerve compression, numbness and weakness is more prominent.
You can contact a doctor for examination in emergency room and get treatment.
Steroids may be helpful in case of nerve compression called as neuropraxia.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Visit to an ER for evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Prolonged sitting on a hard surface with possible compression of blood vessels or nerve supplying the lower limbs.
In case of vascular deficiency, the lower limb will become cold, discolored or bluish / blackish.
In case of nerve compression, numbness and weakness is more prominent.
You can contact a doctor for examination in emergency room and get treatment.
Steroids may be helpful in case of nerve compression called as neuropraxia.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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