whole leg? Is it one-sided or both-sided? Is it constant, or does it appear after sitting, crossing legs, walking, or lying down? Does it come with back pain, balance changes, skin sores, or a feeling that shoes fit differently? These observations help a clinician decide what needs checking first. Persistent numbness should not be ignored simply because it is painless.
When leg symptoms are part of a whole-body emergency
Sometimes the leg is only one part of a bigger warning picture. The CDC lists stroke signs that include sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, sudden numbness or
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