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What Causes Pain And Twitching Sensation In The Leg At Night?
My husband is not sleeping at night due to leg pain. He describes it as cramping, twitching and pain. Lack of sleep is affecting him mentally & physically. His doctor told him to stretch more.?? He has had knee replacement approx. 12 years ago, but both legs are bothering him. He is 73 years old. What kind of doctor should he see.
Mon, 13 May 2019
Hello,
* The symptoms here indicate possible Jet Leg Syndrome.
* There are many reasons and hypothesis posted for such issue as psychiatric issues, neurologic disturbances, trace elements deficiencies as zinc, magnesium or others, smoking ill effect over peripheral nerves and others.
* There are specific molecules available to tackle the same after thorough clinical approach and evaluation of the possible root cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
* The symptoms here indicate possible Jet Leg Syndrome.
* There are many reasons and hypothesis posted for such issue as psychiatric issues, neurologic disturbances, trace elements deficiencies as zinc, magnesium or others, smoking ill effect over peripheral nerves and others.
* There are specific molecules available to tackle the same after thorough clinical approach and evaluation of the possible root cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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