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What Causes Severe Leg Cramps?
Question: LE severe leg cramps, can happen day, and night.. happening more often.
ER did say I had PAD
ER did say I had PAD
Brief Answer:
PAD
Detailed Answer:
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I appreciate your concern
Yes, Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a possibility especially if there is presence of exertion leg symptoms with non healing wounds or a history of diabetes and/or smoking.
To establish the diagnosis, ABI must be done. Its known as the Ankle brachial index. It should be determined as its a non invasive first line investigation which is highly sensitive and specific in picking up PAD.
Treatment involves, beta blockers, statins, anti platelets , hypertension and diabetes control. If medication don't provide adequate relief then endovascular and surgical intervention would be advised in due consultation with your doctor. For the time being symptomatic treatment with NSAIDs can continue. However, the PAD severity should be assessed.
Wishing you best of health
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Let me know if you have any query
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
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Dr. M.S. Khalil
PAD
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Yes, Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a possibility especially if there is presence of exertion leg symptoms with non healing wounds or a history of diabetes and/or smoking.
To establish the diagnosis, ABI must be done. Its known as the Ankle brachial index. It should be determined as its a non invasive first line investigation which is highly sensitive and specific in picking up PAD.
Treatment involves, beta blockers, statins, anti platelets , hypertension and diabetes control. If medication don't provide adequate relief then endovascular and surgical intervention would be advised in due consultation with your doctor. For the time being symptomatic treatment with NSAIDs can continue. However, the PAD severity should be assessed.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Let me know if you have any query
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107
Dr. M.S. Khalil
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