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Suggest Treatment For Pressure Sensation In The Legs While Lying Down
Question: My 85-year-old mother is complaining of pressure in her legs only when she lies down feeling a bit uncomfortable wondering what to do
Brief Answer:
Hi welcome to HCM, it can be due to the following reasons--
Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to HCM, it can be due to the following reasons--
Varicose veins, knee arthritis, a little swelling.
Rarely it could be due to DVT especially at this age. I will advise a peripheral venous ultrasound for the last as soon as possible since it can be dangerous. Please show your doctor/ get the test done. Regards
Hi welcome to HCM, it can be due to the following reasons--
Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to HCM, it can be due to the following reasons--
Varicose veins, knee arthritis, a little swelling.
Rarely it could be due to DVT especially at this age. I will advise a peripheral venous ultrasound for the last as soon as possible since it can be dangerous. Please show your doctor/ get the test done. Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you so much will be making an appointment for Monday with her primary care doctor
Brief Answer:
Great that I could clarify things--all the best!--Regards
Detailed Answer:
Great that I could clarify things--all the best!--Regards
Great that I could clarify things--all the best!--Regards
Detailed Answer:
Great that I could clarify things--all the best!--Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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