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What Causes Pulsations In Left Calf?
I have a pulsating in my left calf that has been coming and going for about a month. It seems to be gradually becoming more frequent and intense, and has been pulsating very frequently for the last 5 hours. There is no pain, but i awoke twice during the night and felt a severe pins and needles sensation in my left hand and foot. for a little background medical info, 4 years agoI tore the same calf muscle, but it was first suspected to be a blood clot because of the swelling. What could this pulsating feeling in my left calf be?
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
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Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a deep vein thrombosis or inflammation.
But the fact that you have felt pins and needles in your left limbs, could be a sign of a TIA (transient ischemic attack).
For this reason, I recommend going to the ER for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- a Doppler ultrasound of the leg vessels
- a cardiac ultrasound
- a resting ECG
- complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation
- blood electrolytes.
A brain MRI may be needed to investigate for a TIA.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing good health,
Dr.Iliri
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to a deep vein thrombosis or inflammation.
But the fact that you have felt pins and needles in your left limbs, could be a sign of a TIA (transient ischemic attack).
For this reason, I recommend going to the ER for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- a Doppler ultrasound of the leg vessels
- a cardiac ultrasound
- a resting ECG
- complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation
- blood electrolytes.
A brain MRI may be needed to investigate for a TIA.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing good health,
Dr.Iliri
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