Brief Answer: Can be due to thyroid or electrolyte disturbance. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. There are different possible causes for the symptoms that you are experiencing. One of the potential causes is hypothyroidism which is a low level of thyroid hormone. This is a hormone that plays an important part in the metabolism of the body. Hypothyroidism is commonly associated with cold intolerance and muscle fatigue. It is diagnosed by a examination (there are certain features that are present when a person with hypothyroidism is examined) and by a blood test to assess the level of the thyroid hormone. In addition to hypothyroidism, electrolyte imbalance (levels checked by blood tests) and excess activity can result in these symptoms. Activities that might help prevent these include: • Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration • Stretching your leg muscles or riding a stationary bicycle for a few minutes daily. • Massaging the leg muscles with your hands • Walking or jiggling the leg • Taking a hot shower or warm bath • This at times may be associated with POTASSIUM deficiency and so foods such as bananas, potatoes, prune juice and dried fruit are to be taken as dietary supplement. • Also, calcium fortified foods like seafood and fish, almonds, flaxseed, oats, prunes, sesame seeds, tofu and XXXXXXX can help to stave off muscle fatigue. • Avoid acidic foods and drinks like tomatoes and vinegar which blocks the body’s natural ability to absorb calcium leading to muscle aches & muscle fatigue. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal

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Brief Answer: Get serum TSH and potassium levels evaluated. Detailed Answer: Hello. Thanks for writing again. hypothyroidism can be diagnosed by a physical examination and a blood test for T3, T4 and TSH levels. The symptoms are fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, hair fall, coarse hairs, constipation, sleepiness, depression, dry skin, muscle cramps, leg swelling, decreased concentration, etc. You can get your serum calcium and potassium levels evaluated to detect any electrolyte imbalance. Hope my answer is helpful. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health. Regards

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Brief Answer: Yes. This is right. Detailed Answer: Hello. You can get these tests done and then consult a neurophysician or an endocrinologist for the proper treatment if any abnormality is detected. Hope this helps. Regards.

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