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What Causes Pain In The Calf, Above Knees And Below Toes?
Hi Doctor, Got two issues. My calf and just above knees near the thigh muscles are very stiff. My knee has pain. I seem to walk with short steps and sometimes a bit wobbly. What is the cause. Next questions I have suddenly sharp pin prick pain below my toes and that happens occasionally. Kindly explain and the remedial measures I have taken.
Thu, 5 Mar 2020
Hello,
Low potassium levels or overuse of the muscles can cause stiffness. Kindly get Serum electrolytes, CBC and RBS done and consult back with reports.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
Low potassium levels or overuse of the muscles can cause stiffness. Kindly get Serum electrolytes, CBC and RBS done and consult back with reports.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
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