What Causes Tightness In Thighs And Upper Arms?

Posted on Fri, 1 Apr 2016

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Question : I've been experiencing tightness in my thighs and upper arms. I'm not sure if it's anxiety or something else.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Any pains?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this tightness that you have reported. Is there any pain? Is this the first time you are having such a symptom? If it is the first time and there is no pain, I will suggest that you stay calm, relaxed and observe only. In addition to this, moderate exercise involving these areas would be helpful. Also, are you on any medications especially for the treatment of high cholesterol? If yes, please report them to me.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.

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

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (15 minutes later)

Hello,

It is not the first time I have experienced these symptoms. I been having them for about a year (on and off). I have no pain. I am not on any medications. They scare me because it feels like I might not be able to move my muscles (this hasn't occurred). It's just very uncomfortable.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I will recommend frequent exercise!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I will recommend you do frequent physical exercise per week. This will for sure help in relaxing the muscles and permitting you have greater control over them. Do this and report progress to me for further evaluation and insights.

I wish you well.

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