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What causes leg aches. I am very active. I bike, hike, kayak and ski. I have leg muscle soreness as if I haven t used my leg muscles in a while. It never feels better. What can be causing this. I am a female who is 66 years old but I have always been very active.
Tue, 7 Jan 2020
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
Hi,
Such pain in legs at your age can be-
-bony weakness (calcium or vitamin D deficiency)
-vertebralstress due to excessive stress causing disc problem.
You need detailed physical check-up & needful investigations to find the cause followed by specific management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Soreness And Pain In The Leg?
Hi, Such pain in legs at your age can be- -bony weakness (calcium or vitamin D deficiency) -vertebral stress due to excessive stress causing disc problem. You need detailed physical check-up & needful investigations to find the cause followed by specific management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician