Pricking sensation for.both the legs

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Asked for Female, 75 Years

This is on behalf of my Granny. She is 75 years old. She got stroke in the brain twice. Her left hand and leg paralysed slightly. Now she is able to walk. Her sugar levels are high and she is having pricking sensation on both the legs below the knee till toes. She is unable to bear the pain. We stay near secunderabad. Pls help us

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Dr. P. Vijayaraghavan Consultant Physician 46 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. P. Vijayaraghavan

Consultant Physician 46 yrs exp Chennai

The pricking pain in both legs is suggestive of diabetic polyneuropathy. Control of blood sugar, neurotropic vitamins (B1, B6, B12) and neuropathic pain relievers can improve her condition.

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