What causes sensation of water droplets splashing on back of the leg?
Patient: What causes the sensation of water droplets splashing on the back of my leg as I am walking? As if I walked in a puddle and water flicked up and touched the lower calf? My leg is absolutely not wet; just a peculiar focal sensation. It lasts a couple of minutes and then stops. Duration: 2 weeks. Doctor: Hello,  Your symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve (probably caused by a bulging disk in the lumbar vertebral column).   For this reason, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam, a lumbar spine CT scan or MRI study.   Nerve conduction studies may be needed too. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.   Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist