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AskHello doctor. Sometimes I feel numb and weak in my legs (especially on the left side), I can't stand and want to fall, I want to walk but I can't lift my legs feel very weak. After a few seconds I feel better and back to normal. Not sure if I have signs of heart disease? How should I prevent & treat, doctor?
Ha Phuc Thai (1950)
Answer
Leg weakness is a common symptom of a number of neurological diseases, common in many subjects, greatly affecting daily life.
Theoretically, leg weakness has several causes as follows:
Due to poor posture: Leg numbness is a common symptom when you perform bad postures such as crossing your legs for too long, sitting or kneeling in long periods of time, sitting on your feet, wearing pants, socks or shoes that are too tight. Because in this bad position, nerves or blood vessels are compressed, causing reduced blood flow to the legs. Injury to the spine due to trauma or due to spondylolisthesis causes disc herniation to press on nerve roots leading to numbness in the legs, back pain spreading to the legs. Complications of peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes. Sciatica . Peripheral artery disease of the lower extremities: Tumors: when they grow large, they can put pressure on the brain, spinal cord or any part of the lower extremities leading to restriction of blood flow to the legs and feet, causing weakness foot. Especially, Transient ischemic attack: This is often the first manifestation of stroke due to damage to the cerebral blood vessels, but because it is transient, few people pay attention, until it is too late to have a stroke. Advice: you should go to the Department of Neurology soon to be diagnosed with or without cerebrovascular disease. If there is cerebrovascular disease, early specialist treatment to prevent stroke, if not, the doctor will consult the specialist that needs to be examined. Dr. Cao Thanh Tam - Cardiologist - Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital
