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Suggest Treatment For Fainting Spells And Pain In Right Calf
Question: My mother is 74 years old and continues to have fainting spells and pain in her right calf is this serious?
Brief Answer:
possibility of Deep vein thrombosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Your symptoms suggest possibility of Deep vein thrombosis.
Ultrasonography/colour Doppler leg will help to rule pathology leading to pain and swelling like deep vein thrombosis.
Consulting your doctor infection /cellulitis can be ruled out; antibiotic can be started according to examination.
If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Another possibility of leg cramp
Muscle cramps can be reduced by
Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or oil
Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration
Stretching your leg muscles.
Taking diet rich in calcium and potassium or oral supplements of the same
Till time you can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
possibility of Deep vein thrombosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Your symptoms suggest possibility of Deep vein thrombosis.
Ultrasonography/colour Doppler leg will help to rule pathology leading to pain and swelling like deep vein thrombosis.
Consulting your doctor infection /cellulitis can be ruled out; antibiotic can be started according to examination.
If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Another possibility of leg cramp
Muscle cramps can be reduced by
Massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or oil
Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration
Stretching your leg muscles.
Taking diet rich in calcium and potassium or oral supplements of the same
Till time you can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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