Suggest Remedy For Numbness In Foot In A Person With High BP

Posted on Mon, 28 Dec 2015

Question: I have had 2 strokes my leg feels asleep at all times I have severe high pressure my left arm feels dead my left foot is not working its swollen all times I walk with a limp it never goes down I can only wear 1 shoe never a sock what can be causing this Iam a smoker what would be your advice

Answered by Dr. Amarnath (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
you have to ruled out from Buerger's disease

Detailed Answer:
welcome to health care magic,

With your history of smoking, the episodes of swelling are concerning. You should be evaluated to rule out Buerger's disease.

Long standing BUERGERS disease will cause inflammation and some times gangrene. If it is blocking a nerve you will notice numbness in the area below the swelling that is below the nerve. I will suggest that you see a surgeon at the earliest who will evaluate you on these lines. You may also need a lipid profile and electrocardigram.

In the meanwhile, I recommend you to quit smoking immediately. Avoid Alcohol if any. I will also start you on lipid lowering drugs.

Hope this explains in detail
have a followup if needed
with regards
Dr.Amarnath

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