The symptoms: For two weeks prior to going to the doctor, the man had been feeling mild weakness in his left leg. There weren't any notable abnormalities in his medical history or neurological ...

What's the source of the unusual electrocardiogram (ECG) findings in a patient presenting with dizziness and limb weakness? That's the mystery posed in a recent case report. The diagnostic challenge ...

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Outside the Lou Walker Senior Center in South DeKalb County, a group of seniors is getting a quick blood pressure check. The cuffs aren't just wrapped around their arms. They're ...

Symptoms of hereditary spastic paraparesis, including weakness of the legs, are due to deterioration of nerves in the spinal cord that control the leg muscles. The process of nerve deterioration ...

A 38-year-old woman presented with a 1-week history of progressive bilateral leg weakness, numbness below the chest, and urinary retention. Neurologic examination revealed mild to moderate weakness ...

Kidney disease is often called a silent condition because early symptoms can be subtle. Doctors say the legs may reveal warning signs of kidney problems. On World Kidney Day, experts highlight ...

Kidney disease often develops silently, with many people unaware of the condition until it becomes severe. According to nephrologist Topoti Mukherjee, certain changes in the legs — including swelling, ...

Sharp, shooting pain in the leg may result from cramp, injury, a pinched or damaged nerve, and other issues. Home remedies include exercise and applying an ice pack, but medical treatment may be ...

Femoral neuropathy, also called femoral nerve dysfunction, is one possible cause of movement and sensation problems in the legs. Femoral neuropathy occurs when something affects the femoral nerve, ...

My wife (age 59) has very poor leg strength. This has been the case for a number of years now, and her deceased mother had similar problems. Walking up a flight of stairs, especially if they are ...

The patient is a 44-year-old, HIV seropositive man (last CD4 count of 18/mm 3) who presented with a 2-week history of lower extremity weakness. Approximately 2 weeks earlier, the patient began to ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition in which plaque builds up in the arteries. Plaque is made of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and fibrous tissues. When plaque builds up in the arteries, ...