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What Causes Leg Ache With Shortness Of Breath?
Question: I have considerable leg pain (aching) when walking. It stops when I rest. I am also short of breath at the same time. Could this be claudication or what is your thinking?
Brief Answer:
Claudication pain
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Pain in the lower limb while walking/running could originate either from nerve or from the blood vessel. However if the pain releives after taking rest then it is very typical of claudication pain. I suggest you meet a physician as soon as possible for Doppler of the lower limbs. Yuu will have to be on blood thinners like aspirin and clopidogrel.
Breathlessness could be because of the pain. Pain often causes uneasiness and breathlessness. I am happy your doctors have ruled out all possible causes of breathlessness.
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me.
I wish you good health
Regards
Claudication pain
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Pain in the lower limb while walking/running could originate either from nerve or from the blood vessel. However if the pain releives after taking rest then it is very typical of claudication pain. I suggest you meet a physician as soon as possible for Doppler of the lower limbs. Yuu will have to be on blood thinners like aspirin and clopidogrel.
Breathlessness could be because of the pain. Pain often causes uneasiness and breathlessness. I am happy your doctors have ruled out all possible causes of breathlessness.
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me.
I wish you good health
Regards
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