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What Causes Numbness In Leg, Thigh And Knee?

I work as a patient porter and about 30 lbs over weight. My age is over 60. I am 5 2 ins. 175 lbs. I am is general good health. I have numbness on the lower leg (shin) area, inner thigh and puffy knee. Sometime it throbs jabbing pain. My leg also gave out and fell. Should I continue to work. How do i fix this problem?
Thu, 27 Feb 2020
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Hi,

It seems that there is nerve compression in your back because of disc, please get an MRI of lumbosacral spine done to know the exact cause and also check your vitamin D and B12 level.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
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What Causes Numbness In Leg, Thigh And Knee?

Hi, It seems that there is nerve compression in your back because of disc, please get an MRI of lumbosacral spine done to know the exact cause and also check your vitamin D and B12 level. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon