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Leg Numbness (bilateral) Definition
Common names:
  • Leg Numbness (bilateral)
  • Leg Numbness (both legs)
  • Numb Legs (both legs)
  • Numbness of Both Legs
  • Numbness of the Legs (bilateral)
  • Numbness of the Legs (both legs)
What is leg numbness (bilateral)?
A person with leg numbness (bilateral) has a loss of sensation, or feeling, on the skin of the legs. The most common cause of bilateral leg numbness in the elderly is peripheral neuropathy. Images

What are the symptoms of leg numbness (bilateral)?
Symptoms that occur with leg numbness (bilateral) may include tingling, burning leg pain, and leg weakness.

How does the doctor treat leg numbness (bilateral)?
Treatment for leg numbness (bilateral) depends on the underlying cause.

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Last Updated: Apr 13, 2009
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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