Leg weakness
• Leg weakness is the symptom of loss of strength of muscles of the leg.
• Leg weakness may be loss of the stability of the ligaments and tendons of the hip or knee.
• Leg weakness that is isolated to specific location of the leg can result from stroke, muscle damage, an injury to a nerve, or a sign of multiple sclerosis.
· Diffuse leg weakness of muscles may result from illnesses such as diseases of the thyroid or adrenal glands.
• Leg weakness should be evaluated by your doctor.
Posted on January 13, 2009
