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How Can Severe Pain From The Hips To The Feet Be Treated?
Hi I am suffering from strong symptoms of claudication and I can not walk up stairs or any kind of incline. I can also walk about 50 yards before these symptoms start to bother me where I have to take a break before I can continue. I feel strong pain from my hips all the way down to the bottom of my feet. And I am seeing a doctor on Monday and would like to know what to expect. Thank you.
Wed, 2 Jan 2019
Hello,
Given your symptoms.spinal.issies and peripheral vascular disease are the major concerns.
You will need a thorough physical examination, Doppler scan of legs to assess blood flow, X-ray spine, hips and MRI spine if needed.
Please be advised to follow up with your scheduled appointment. Management will depend on the underlying cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
Given your symptoms.spinal.issies and peripheral vascular disease are the major concerns.
You will need a thorough physical examination, Doppler scan of legs to assess blood flow, X-ray spine, hips and MRI spine if needed.
Please be advised to follow up with your scheduled appointment. Management will depend on the underlying cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
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