Weakness in the legs
This page contains some of the conditions that could be the cause of these symptoms, although it is not a complete list of possible conditions.
Conditions
Guillain-Barré syndrome
Guillain-Barré (pronounced ghee-lan bar-ray) syndrome is a rare and serious condition of the peripheral nervous system.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Numbness or tingling on both sides of body
- Numbness or tingling of feet
- Difficulty walking
- Weakness in the legs
- Weakness on both sides of body
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Guillain-Barré syndrome.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Stroke
A stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Weakness in the legs
- Weakness of one side of the body
- Arm weakness
- Slurred speech
- Drooping of the face
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Stroke.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Important: If you have these symptoms, they may be unrelated to any of these conditions listed. If you are concerned about your symptoms then you should see a doctor.
