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What Causes Sudden Numbness In Leg While Suffering From Arthritis In Hip?
I was walking into the kitchen area when I had a sudden loss of feeling in my left leg. The sensation lasted no more then a few seconds. Then back to normal. I do have lower back problems arthritis in my right hip. However, this is the first time I ve experienced this symptom. I am a 78 year old female
Sudden loss of sensation in left leg is likely to be due to nerve compression or some other nerve related disorder. I suggest you to consult your neurologist for clinical assessment, relevant investigations and thus management.
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Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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What Causes Sudden Numbness In Leg While Suffering From Arthritis In Hip?
Hello, Sudden loss of sensation in left leg is likely to be due to nerve compression or some other nerve related disorder. I suggest you to consult your neurologist for clinical assessment, relevant investigations and thus management. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist