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What Causes Painful Numbness In The Legs After An Exercise?

I excerized heavily for about 15 minutes. During the exercize my legs started going numb and hurting. Like 6 hours later I am in bad pain and can t fully straighten my legs. I can barky walk and my legs shake so badly when I try to. What could be wrong?
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
hi
I understand your situation
I think you get chronic compartment syndrome (exertional compartment syndrome) which is common in athletics due to increased intra compartmental pressure which lead to decreased blood supply to muscle and nerves and causing low oxygen and pain
Diagnosis: by measuring intra compartment pressure examination and x-ray to rule out tendinitis and stress fracture
Treatment: rest, stopping physical activity and non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs may help.
I hope information's useful.
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What Causes Painful Numbness In The Legs After An Exercise?

hi I understand your situation I think you get chronic compartment syndrome (exertional compartment syndrome) which is common in athletics due to increased intra compartmental pressure which lead to decreased blood supply to muscle and nerves and causing low oxygen and pain Diagnosis: by measuring intra compartment pressure examination and x-ray to rule out tendinitis and stress fracture Treatment: rest, stopping physical activity and non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs may help. I hope information s useful.