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What Causes Numbness And Less Strength In Legs?

Sometimes since 3 months ago when i get up early in the morning, numbness in both of my legs attacked me that i cant hardly stand, i felt that my legs have no strenght to support my body mass and everytime i am constipated .what indication of illness is this ? I am 50 years old, 160 lbs and 5 10 in height.
Fri, 10 Apr 2020
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Hi,

According to me, if you had sudden numbness without pain then I suspect it to be paralysis. It is better to see a doctor and get an MRI done. But if you fell numbness gradually with pain over a period of time then it might be spinal stenosis or spine related pathology.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Gaurang B. Shah, Orthopedic Surgeon
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What Causes Numbness And Less Strength In Legs?

Hi, According to me, if you had sudden numbness without pain then I suspect it to be paralysis. It is better to see a doctor and get an MRI done. But if you fell numbness gradually with pain over a period of time then it might be spinal stenosis or spine related pathology. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gaurang B. Shah, Orthopedic Surgeon