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AVN Arogya Ayurvedic Hospital

Weakness in both legs

Weakness in both legs means reduced muscle strength affecting both lower limbs, making it hard to stand, walk, or climb stairs. When both legs are involved, it often points to a problem with the spinal cord, peripheral nerves, or a systemic condition rather than a local injury.

Common Causes of Weakness in both legs

  • Spinal cord compression (disc herniation, stenosis)
  • Guillain-Barre syndrome
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Muscle disorders (myopathy)

When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Weakness in both legs

These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:

  • Sudden onset of weakness in both legs (seek emergency care), weakness progressing upward from feet, weakness with loss of bladder or bowel control, weakness after a back injury, progressive weakness over days or weeks

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