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What Causes Burning Sensation On Leg?

Doctor, I've been suffering from acute burning sensation at the left side of left leg since last five years approx. Moreover, My lower left eyelid is being irritating since a long time past. For your information I may report that I've normal blood sugar. I'm 54 years, male. It will be highly appreciated if you kindly offer your valued suggestion. Thank you, "G.C.Das", West Bengal, India.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi
Thanks for posting
After going through your suffering,the cause of burning leg,could be-1. The common slip disc at lower spine may be confirmed by MRI .2.Nerve compression (common peroneal narve) at knee level,to confirm EMG/NCV is the investigation of choice.
For your eye problem you may contact Eye specialist.
Do you smoke and take alcohol because there consumption may lead to burning sensation in leg.Beside diabetes other common causes for neuropathy are-
1.Vitamin deficiency (vitamin B12 and occasionally vitamin B6)
2.Alcohol abuse
3.Low thyroid hormone levels

My advice for you would be get following blood test done to find out the cause Urine routine and microscopic test, Thyroid profile, Level of vitamin B12.
As far as treatment you may have drug pregablin under medical guidance beside vitamin B 12.
Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query
Regards
Dr.chugh

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What Causes Burning Sensation On Leg?

Hi Thanks for posting After going through your suffering,the cause of burning leg,could be-1. The common slip disc at lower spine may be confirmed by MRI .2.Nerve compression (common peroneal narve) at knee level,to confirm EMG/NCV is the investigation of choice. For your eye problem you may contact Eye specialist. Do you smoke and take alcohol because there consumption may lead to burning sensation in leg.Beside diabetes other common causes for neuropathy are- 1.Vitamin deficiency (vitamin B12 and occasionally vitamin B6) 2.Alcohol abuse 3.Low thyroid hormone levels My advice for you would be get following blood test done to find out the cause Urine routine and microscopic test, Thyroid profile, Level of vitamin B12. As far as treatment you may have drug pregablin under medical guidance beside vitamin B 12. Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query Regards Dr.chugh