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Hi My Name Is Colleen I Have Peripihersl L Artery

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Posted on Tue, 25 Aug 2020
Question: hi my name is Colleen I have peripihersl l artery BY5PASS in left leg stints before they unblocked artery. but the LAST time was 6months ago .I have some issues that's keeping me from going to doctor. Cardiovascular disease, Copd, 1 kidney, heart attack 5years ago. I have PAIN in my buttock ( LEFT SIDE ) down my leg into my calf !! Please advise me what to do. the pandemic would certainly kill me. Any suggestion.the pain has not subsided. e mail colleendamerondameron@gmail
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Keep distance and mask to avoid having covid19.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

The truth is that you have high risk of having complications if you have covid19.
Also the peripheral artery bypass should be done to reduce pain in your leg.
Taking count that you are evaluated by doctor and he recommended bypass it can be the only solution.
You should keep mask and distance from everyone in hospital.
Your doctor is aware of the situation so will do the best to protect you from having covid19.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi My Name Is Colleen I Have Peripihersl L Artery

Brief Answer: Keep distance and mask to avoid having covid19. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service. I read your query and here is my advice. The truth is that you have high risk of having complications if you have covid19. Also the peripheral artery bypass should be done to reduce pain in your leg. Taking count that you are evaluated by doctor and he recommended bypass it can be the only solution. You should keep mask and distance from everyone in hospital. Your doctor is aware of the situation so will do the best to protect you from having covid19. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.