A 74-year-old female asked:
having an electrical sensation in lower leg especially at night. what would cause this.?
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Dr. Peter Bream answered
25 years experience Radiology
Restless leg?: You may have restless leg syndrome caused by arterial insufficiency to your legs. Go see your doctor and get a test called and ankle-brachial index (abi) to determine if this is the cause, especially if your legs hurt while walking but are fine at rest.
Answered on Nov 27, 2017
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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
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Depends: If your leg actually feels cool to the touch, that is serious and you should go to the er. If its a subjective sensation, let your doctor know.
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Not sure : Is this muscles twitching that you feel if so this is could be a result of uncomfortable position or stress.
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