[33M] Experiencing severe sweating, stabbing pain, and leg numbness

What might be happening

Based on the information you have provided, possible diagnoses include:

• Acute Abdominal Conditions: These include conditions like appendicitis, gallstones, or kidney stones. These conditions often present with sudden, severe pain in the abdomen or side and can cause sweating due to the pain.

  • Treatment typically involves hospitalization, pain management, and often surgery.

• Neurological Conditions: Conditions like a spinal cord injury or a stroke can cause sudden loss of sensation in the legs. These conditions can also cause sweating and pain.

  • Treatment involves immediate medical attention and can include medication, surgery, and rehabilitation.

• Panic Attack: This is a type of anxiety disorder where you have sudden, intense fear that can cause physical symptoms like sweating, numbness, and pain. However, this would not typically cause a complete loss of sensation in the legs.

  • Treatment involves psychological therapy and medication.

What you can do

Given the severity of your symptoms, you should seek immediate medical attention. Please call an ambulance or have someone take you to the emergency department immediately.

What you should look out for

Reasons to seek immediate medical attention:

• If your symptoms worsen or do not improve
• If you develop additional symptoms such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, or changes in consciousness
• If you are unable to move your legs at all

Remember, this advice is intended to be general in nature, and specific causes may not apply to your situation. Always consult with a healthcare provider for appropriate examination, diagnosis, and treatment.