Dr. Hibberd
Peter Hibberd, M.D., is a doctor whose advice is based on more than 28 years of hospital outpatient and inpatient experience. He is an experienced emergency medicine physician, surgeon, and consultant. Dr. Hibberd is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He is also a fellow and active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, an active member of the American College of Emergency Physicians, and a member and fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Hibberd has earned numerous national and international professional certifications, memberships, and awards.
Tags: diabetes | pain | hip | leg

Can Diabetes Cause Hip, Leg Pain at Night?

By    |   Thursday, 02 April 2015 11:03 AM EDT

Question: I suffer every night from pain in my hip, legs and my upper thighs. I have diabetes and am wondering if it may be causing this, and if there is anything I can take to treat it?

Dr. Hibberd's answer:

Pain in both lower extremities that worsens at night needs to be assessed by a doctor or specialist. A targeted evaluation should be done to check for circulation and neurologic or spinal problems. Blood tests can also assess electrolytes and blood chemistry.

You should also be checked for neuropathy. Until you have your exam, you should quit smoking, if you do, and stop taking any non-essential medications.


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Pain in both lower extremities that worsens at night needs to be evaluated by a doctor.
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