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A 43-year-old male asked:

What could be the cause of stiff leg muscles. my age is 45 years.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered

Pathology 51 years experience

Depends: There are many possibilities, e.g., varicose veins, peripheral vascular disease, neuropathy, osteoporosis, lack of exercise etc. It would be prudent to see your doctor for an evaluation. In the mean time try gradually increasing exercise.

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