What is the reason for heaviness in calves

Many people have experienced the symptom of heavy calves when walking. Some people have heavy calves because as they age, various body functions decline and their legs and feet become inflexible. Some have sciatica caused by muscle strain caused by fatigue or lumbar disease. It is best to go to the hospital for a check-up, find out the cause, and then treat the symptoms. You must pay attention to rest and develop good living habits.

What causes heavy legs when walking?

First: Acute attack - cerebrovascular disease For lower limb weakness, the first thing to consider is whether it is unilateral or bilateral. If it is sudden unilateral limb weakness without pain, cerebrovascular disease should be ruled out, because cerebrovascular disease may cause hemiplegia. In addition, weakness in both lower limbs may also indicate cerebrovascular disease. If you have cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, etc., you must diagnose and treat it in time.

Second: accompanied by pain in the waist and legs - lumbar spinal stenosis. Some elderly people have weak lower limbs and accompanied by pain in the waist and legs, and lumbar spine problems should be considered. Low back and leg diseases are a common disease among the elderly, and they usually feel weak after walking for a while. Lumbar spondylosis may also be caused by gradual protrusion and compression of nerves, accompanied by limb numbness and eventually pain. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a check-up first and then do appropriate exercise. Do not do massage easily to avoid aggravating lumbar injury.

Third: The feeling of walking on cotton - some elderly people with cervical spinal cord disease feel weak in their lower limbs, and they walk like they are walking on cotton, with one step deep and one step shallow. If you sit or stand for a long time, you will feel overwhelmed and as if you may collapse at any time. At this time, you should pay attention to whether it is a problem with the cervical spine and go to the hospital for a Hoffman sign examination. If your legs suddenly become unable to move and you have difficulty urinating, you should consider sudden spinal cord disease. Vertebral compression and damage to the spinal cord can cause motor nerve disorders. If not treated in time, it can lead to paralysis. Note: Avoid excessive fatigue and get enough sleep. Keep a good mood and avoid being too nervous and depressed. You should also strengthen your physical exercise to enhance your body's resistance.