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What Causes Lack Of Movement In Legs?
A 16 year old girl was having chest pain and left arm numbness but it went away and three days later her leg gave out on her left side. Test were inconclisive and a couple of days later she could not move her legs due to extensive pain. What could this be?
Fri, 19 Aug 2022
Hello,
Her symptoms could be related to different possible causes: a muscle disorder (myositis), a spinal cord infection or inflammation, multiple sclerosis, etc. Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam. Some blood lab tests coupled with a spinal cord MRI are necessary.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Her symptoms could be related to different possible causes: a muscle disorder (myositis), a spinal cord infection or inflammation, multiple sclerosis, etc. Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam. Some blood lab tests coupled with a spinal cord MRI are necessary.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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