HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Tightness In The Left Leg

Hello Dr. Rynnne. Happy Friday! A few days ago I started experiencing a tightness in my left leg. It s hard to go down stairs and bend my leg. I m not in pain and it does not appear to be swollen. I have not had any falls or injuries. I have never had this happen before.
Tue, 14 Aug 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Sudden tightness in your left leg with no evident pain and no swelling is indicating a nerve issue. Perhaps the spinal vertebrae might have dislocated or any recent changes might have compress the nearby nerves. I advise to consult with a neurologist and run EMG studies to evaluate how the legs muscle work. Blood electrolytes should be checked to rule out any respective deficiency. Until you see a neurologist, I advise to take anti-inflammatory meds (like indometacin, ibuprofen, etc) and take magnesium+calcium+zinc+Vit.D3 supplement.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Tightness In The Left Leg

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Sudden tightness in your left leg with no evident pain and no swelling is indicating a nerve issue. Perhaps the spinal vertebrae might have dislocated or any recent changes might have compress the nearby nerves. I advise to consult with a neurologist and run EMG studies to evaluate how the legs muscle work. Blood electrolytes should be checked to rule out any respective deficiency. Until you see a neurologist, I advise to take anti-inflammatory meds (like indometacin, ibuprofen, etc) and take magnesium+calcium+zinc+Vit.D3 supplement. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.