What Do Weakness In The Legs And Excessive Sweating Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 30 Jan 2018

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Tue, 30 Jan 2018 Answered on

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Question : I had overwhelming leg weakness and sweating. I've been experiencing increased weakness for a few months. I exercise 60 minutes a day with no problems, but standing like today or quickly running after my dog can bring on the weakness. The sweating was a new aspect. What's going on?

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:

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Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Your symptoms are suggestive of exertional breathlessnes. It's important to rule out a cardiac disease in your case

Before guiding you further I would like to know the following information

Since how long you had these symptoms?

Have you taken any tests for your symptoms? If yes please upload the relevant test reports?

Do you have associated comorbid conditions like Diabetes or hypertension? If yes since how many years?

Are you currently taking any medication?

Is there any associated chest pain with breathlessness in your case?

Any associated Swelling of the feet?

Once I receive your answers I will guide you thoroughly

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Dr Suresh Heijebu

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