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I woke up and the left side of my leg below the knee, the whole bottom part, was cold. what are some causes of it? it happens quite a few times.

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Circulation?: May be as a result of the position you are in when you sleep. You may be decreasing the circulation to that area.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/9/2018

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Pvod: May be due to poor circulation of leg or pressing nerve.

Answered 7/6/2012

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