What Causes Nocturnal Leg Pains When Undergoing Radiation For Tumor In Colo-rectal Area?

Posted on Sat, 7 Dec 2013

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Question : Hi I have a tumour in the colo-rectal area. Prior to operating I have undergone a weeks radiation (five days). Half-way through I started having severe nocturnal leg pains. Could this be hormonal? I also have hypothyroidism (140mgs a day thyroxine and low testosterone (5mls cream daily plus arimidex twice a week)

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: Leg pain is not.due to hormonal imbalance Detailed Answer: Namaste Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear XXXXX Severe nocturnal pain is unrelated to any hormonal disorder. It could possibly be because of 1. Decreased intake of water leading on to electrolyte disturbances 2. Decreased Serum Calcium level- Hypocalcemia It's unlikely to be due to colorectal tumor, hypothyroidism and decreased testosterone level. I would suggest you the following 1. Consume atleast 2 to 3liter of water everyday 2. Calcium and Vitamin D supplements will be helpful I hope it helped In case you need any further assistance will be glad to assist you Wishing you a healthy and happy life Take care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS,MCh Consultant Surgeon

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Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 hour later)

My calcium, magnesium and electrolyte level are all fine and I am drinking plenty of water. The reason I asked about hormones is that I got a similar reaction from injections of hgh some years ago

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Leg pain unlikely to be due to hormonal Detailed Answer: Greetings The nocturnal pain in legs is unlikely to be due to hormonal injection. Calcium and Vitamin supplements are essential inspite of serum calcium levels being within normal limits. After 50 years of age, calcium is mobilized from the bones to maintain normal serum level. It Basically occurs due to declining testosterone level. I put my elderly patients on multi vitamin and calcium supplements and they definitely help in relieving the symptoms. Trial of.Calcium is.worth a try. In case you need any further assistance will be glad to assist you. Take care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (5 hours later)

OK I'll try that. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Wishing you healthy life Detailed Answer: All the best Wishing you speedy recovery Take care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad