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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Legs
My husband (age 70) is very active but has struggled with severe pain in both legs when climbing a hill or a steep staircase. He s had tests that show no abdominal aneurysm but significant plaque . We aren t sure where to go from here to get him relief.
Tue, 23 Jan 2018
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Evaluate his condition with a leg colour doppler USG and CBC.
If vascular cause like plaque present than will be detected in colour doppler.
Peripheral vascular disease also can be a possibility.
According to cause specific treatment given
Consult vascular surgeon for examination and discuss your case.
Hope this solves your concern.
Evaluate his condition with a leg colour doppler USG and CBC.
If vascular cause like plaque present than will be detected in colour doppler.
Peripheral vascular disease also can be a possibility.
According to cause specific treatment given
Consult vascular surgeon for examination and discuss your case.
Hope this solves your concern.
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