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What Causes Absence Of Reflex Action In Knees?

I seem to have no reflex in both knees? My boyfriend was hitting my knee and there was no jump to it. He hit his knee and just a tap would set his off. I m 23 and sometimes if I sit crossed legged or something I find my foot falls asleep quick. Should I make an appointment with my doctor?
Wed, 30 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have absence of reflex action in knees. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like pernicious anemia , thyroid diseases , disease of spinal cord , disc problem or nerve compression . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order nerve conduction test , CT scan of spinal cord or knee . Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement like neurobion forte , physical therapy or stretching exercises . For now apply warm compresses to knees , eat healthy diet and massage your knees with almond oily gently daily .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Absence Of Reflex Action In Knees?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have absence of reflex action in knees. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like pernicious anemia , thyroid diseases , disease of spinal cord , disc problem or nerve compression . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order nerve conduction test , CT scan of spinal cord or knee . Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement like neurobion forte , physical therapy or stretching exercises . For now apply warm compresses to knees , eat healthy diet and massage your knees with almond oily gently daily . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari