What other symptoms might occur with leg weakness?
Leg weakness may accompany other symptoms, which vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Symptoms that frequently cause leg weakness may also involve other body systems.
Leg symptoms that may occur along with leg weakness
Leg weakness may accompany other symptoms affecting the leg including:
- Burning feeling
- Muscle spasms
- Pins-and-needles (prickling) sensation
- Redness, warmth or swelling
Other symptoms that may occur along with leg weakness
Leg weakness may accompany symptoms related to other body systems including:
- Back pain
- Body aches
- General ill feeling
- Hand, arm or finger pain
- Impaired balance and coordination
- Loss of muscle coordination
- Symptoms of multiple sclerosis such as weakness, numbness or tingling, vision problems, unsteady walk, fatigue, and depression
- Tingling or other unusual sensations in the hands or feet
Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition
In some cases, leg weakness may be a symptom of a life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have any of these life-threatening symptoms including:
What is leg weakness?
Leg weakness can occur as part of a generalized feeling of weakness all over your body, or it may develop in one or both legs. True weakness occurs when the muscles lose their strength, but people often perceive that their muscles are weak when they feel ill or tired. In these cases there is not a true loss of muscle function. The sudden onset of muscle weakness can be a sign of stroke, a poten... Read more about leg weaknessintroduction
What causes leg weakness?
Leg weakness can be caused by any kind of injury, neuromuscular diseases, toxins, or life-threatening illnesses such as stroke.