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I Have Constant Leg Muscle Pain In My Upper And
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Mon, 17 Jun 2019
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Question : I have constant leg muscle pain in my upper and lower legs. After I set its difficult to stand up and walk. I have to take over a dozen steps to get everything freed up. I also have type 2 and ostoarthrites. Could I be suffering from fingernails ?
Brief Answer:
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Pain can occur in some persons with diabetes, it can be as a result of neuropathy which refers to abnormal function of the nerves
Neuropathy is one of the complications of diabetes.
There are other causes of pain however, that can be considered.
Some other causes of painful muscles (medically callled myalgia) are: (1) rheumatoid arthritis
(2)lupus
(3)sarcoidosis- inflammatory disease where certain nodules/massess (not cancerous) can affect different areas of the body including the muscles
(4)polymyositis- inflammation of the muscles or blood vessels going to the muscles
(5)due to alcohol use
(6)due to some types of infection
(7)side effect of medication eg statins for high cholesterol
(8)hormonal issues such as (a)thyroid disease,
(b)cushings disease- increased steroids made in the body,
(c)hyperparathyroidism (high levels of a hormone called to parathyroid hormone which can affect the calcium levels in the body)
(9)fibromyalgia
If the pain continues or it is severe, it would best to be assessed by your doctor.
This should include complete examination and blood tests such as complete blood count and ESR (checks for inflammation in the body)
Hormone levels can also be done as well
Your doctor can refer you to a rheumatologist if he or she is not sure of the cause.
A rheumatologist deals with pain and issues involving the muscles and joints
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Pain can occur in some persons with diabetes, it can be as a result of neuropathy which refers to abnormal function of the nerves
Neuropathy is one of the complications of diabetes.
There are other causes of pain however, that can be considered.
Some other causes of painful muscles (medically callled myalgia) are: (1) rheumatoid arthritis
(2)lupus
(3)sarcoidosis- inflammatory disease where certain nodules/massess (not cancerous) can affect different areas of the body including the muscles
(4)polymyositis- inflammation of the muscles or blood vessels going to the muscles
(5)due to alcohol use
(6)due to some types of infection
(7)side effect of medication eg statins for high cholesterol
(8)hormonal issues such as (a)thyroid disease,
(b)cushings disease- increased steroids made in the body,
(c)hyperparathyroidism (high levels of a hormone called to parathyroid hormone which can affect the calcium levels in the body)
(9)fibromyalgia
If the pain continues or it is severe, it would best to be assessed by your doctor.
This should include complete examination and blood tests such as complete blood count and ESR (checks for inflammation in the body)
Hormone levels can also be done as well
Your doctor can refer you to a rheumatologist if he or she is not sure of the cause.
A rheumatologist deals with pain and issues involving the muscles and joints
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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