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What Causes Severe Stiffness In Legs?

Hi, I was wondering what could cause stiffness in one s legs, that s getting worse. I first noticed it after getting up from sitting, & now it s getting to be all the time. It feels better after walking, but as soon as I sit for just a short time it s really bad. Thanks!
posted on Wed, 26 Nov 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
There can be various causes for pain in legs like...
Dehydration and loss of electrolytes like potassium,sodium or deficiency of calcium and magnesium.
Muscle pain due to use of drugs like statins
Use of diuretics resulting in loss of electrolytes.
anaemia due to lack of iron.
hypothyroidism
Peripheral neuropathic pains due to diabetes or alcoholism or lack of VIT B 12
These are the common causes for pain in calf and legs and he must get investigated for these by consulting his doctor.
Although there are other causes for pain like venous insufficiency,atherosclerosis of arteries of legs,sciatica etc but these should be looked into only after the common causes are ruled out.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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What Causes Severe Stiffness In Legs?

Hi, Thanks for your query. There can be various causes for pain in legs like... Dehydration and loss of electrolytes like potassium,sodium or deficiency of calcium and magnesium. Muscle pain due to use of drugs like statins Use of diuretics resulting in loss of electrolytes. anaemia due to lack of iron. hypothyroidism Peripheral neuropathic pains due to diabetes or alcoholism or lack of VIT B 12 These are the common causes for pain in calf and legs and he must get investigated for these by consulting his doctor. Although there are other causes for pain like venous insufficiency,atherosclerosis of arteries of legs,sciatica etc but these should be looked into only after the common causes are ruled out. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care