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My Legs Feel Cramped/numb And 'full' After Sitting For A
Question: My legs feel cramped/numb and 'full' after sitting for a long period of time
Brief Answer:
Kindly asked for some more information related to your symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome at "Ask a Doctor" service.
I would kindly ask you some more information related to your symptoms so I can better assist you.
- For how long have you noticed these symptoms?
- Where exactly do you feel numb? (this helps us a lot locate the possible nerve being pressed)
- Do you get leg pain or back pain as well?
- How long does the numbness last after you stand and walk?
- Have you had any trauma or lifted any heavy object or something that might have caused this?
- Do you feel week at your legs?
- Any numbness in the genital area or problem controlling urine or bowel movement?
- Any other symptoms or problems with arms or other areas of the body?
- How old are you?
Waiting to hear back from you soon.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
Kindly asked for some more information related to your symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome at "Ask a Doctor" service.
I would kindly ask you some more information related to your symptoms so I can better assist you.
- For how long have you noticed these symptoms?
- Where exactly do you feel numb? (this helps us a lot locate the possible nerve being pressed)
- Do you get leg pain or back pain as well?
- How long does the numbness last after you stand and walk?
- Have you had any trauma or lifted any heavy object or something that might have caused this?
- Do you feel week at your legs?
- Any numbness in the genital area or problem controlling urine or bowel movement?
- Any other symptoms or problems with arms or other areas of the body?
- How old are you?
Waiting to hear back from you soon.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
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