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What Causes Warm Sensation On The Left Leg?
Hello, I m a 49 year old male. I keep getting a warm sensation on my left leg. It s the sensation you get when you step in front of a portable heater for a second or two and step away. It started a few days ago. I ve never had this feeling before. Is this something to worry about?
Fri, 6 Oct 2017
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This may be due to abnormal function of the nerves which can be temporary or permanent.
Abnormal nerve function, which is called neuropathy, can cause abnormal sensations in different areas of the body.
Some of the common causes are--(1) low levels of vitamin b12 and folate
(2)diabetes
(3)liver or kidney disease
(4)side effect of medication
(5)trauma to nerves eg trauma in the back or arthritis can affect the nerves going to the leg
(6)exposure to toxins
(7)abnormal levels of vitamin b6
(8)thyroid disease
(9)infection such as shingles
(10)nerve conditions such as MS
(11) in some persons the cause is not found
If it continues or worsens then you should see your doctor for an assessment which would include a physical examination and blood tests.
Imaging of the spine may also be needed
I hope this helps
This may be due to abnormal function of the nerves which can be temporary or permanent.
Abnormal nerve function, which is called neuropathy, can cause abnormal sensations in different areas of the body.
Some of the common causes are--(1) low levels of vitamin b12 and folate
(2)diabetes
(3)liver or kidney disease
(4)side effect of medication
(5)trauma to nerves eg trauma in the back or arthritis can affect the nerves going to the leg
(6)exposure to toxins
(7)abnormal levels of vitamin b6
(8)thyroid disease
(9)infection such as shingles
(10)nerve conditions such as MS
(11) in some persons the cause is not found
If it continues or worsens then you should see your doctor for an assessment which would include a physical examination and blood tests.
Imaging of the spine may also be needed
I hope this helps
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