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Suggest Remedy For Numbness In Both Legs

my daughter says she has numbness in her left leg. It started with just a little tingling in the area on her stomach around her belly button. didn t think much about it so went on a hike. later that day her left leg feels numb/tingly. Now this morning her right foot is numb also. but she says she has no pain
Tue, 12 Aug 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hello
Thanks for posting
Her symptoms are suggestive of neuropathy and she needs physical examination along with blood work to find out the cause.Commonly it is due to diabetes.
My advice for her is to visit a local doctor.
Take care
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Suggest Remedy For Numbness In Both Legs

Hello Thanks for posting Her symptoms are suggestive of neuropathy and she needs physical examination along with blood work to find out the cause.Commonly it is due to diabetes. My advice for her is to visit a local doctor. Take care