What causes numbness in the lower limbs in elderly people?
Disease description:
Unexplained numbness in the lower limbs; I want to know the specific causes. What are the reasons for lower limb numbness in elderly people?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guan Yanlei
Lower limb numbness in the elderly is caused by conditions such as cerebral hemorrhage and cerebral infarction. During acute episodes, it is commonly associated with arterial diseases including cerebral vascular stenosis, cerebral hemorrhage, and cerebral infarction. Lower limb numbness in older adults may also result from optic nerve lesions, such as acute myelitis, multiple sclerosis, polyneuritis, and endocrine disorders.
