What Causes Buzzing Sensation In Legs?

Posted on Mon, 18 Aug 2014

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Mon, 18 Aug 2014 Answered on

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Question : I have intermitant buzzing both legs from knee down

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
could be due to vascular occlusion around your leg

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Leg buzzing can be reduced by
Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration
Stretching your leg muscles or riding a stationary cycle.
Taking diet rich in calcium and potassium or oral supplements of the same
Check your vit B12 and Vit D 3 levels.

Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.

These symptoms could be due to vascular occlusion around your leg.
Smoking may affect blood vessels if you have used earlier.
Colour Doppler may help in diagnosis.

Another possibility Due to compression of nerve root there can be altered feeling in your leg.
I will advise you to do MRI spine to see for any nerve compression.
Consulting your doctor for clinical examination will help in diagnosis.

I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar