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What Causes Crawling Sensation In The Legs?
Question: right hip that feels like electric shock,also into legs,feels like bugs crawling under skin ,sometimes ,mild pain extends up to back of the head
Brief Answer:
Nerve related cause likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The symptoms that you have can be due to mild nerve root compression or irritation. This can be due to low levels of vitamin B12 also. Getting the levels checked and starting with proper supplements will help. Do consult a neurologist for proper evaluation.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Nerve related cause likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The symptoms that you have can be due to mild nerve root compression or irritation. This can be due to low levels of vitamin B12 also. Getting the levels checked and starting with proper supplements will help. Do consult a neurologist for proper evaluation.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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