Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Left Leg

Posted on Mon, 3 Aug 2015

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Question : I've been having pain in my left leg for almost 3mo

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Hanif (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Clogged Arteries in left lower leg.

Detailed Answer:
Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I will take care all of your medical concerns.

Your lab report shows that your lower left leg arteries have problems. There is turbulent flow of blood and atherosclerosis (atheroma or blood clots formation). This causes the blood flow to the leg muscles to be lowered than needed. At rest patient feels better as the artery has some residual flow of blood to keep with the resting muscles needs. But as patient walks or runs, more blood is needed to the muscles which are active now. But there is clogged artery and patient feels the pain of ischemia. Taking small rest restored the blood supply for the resting muscles and patient feel much better.

Final Suggestion:-
Consult a Vascular Surgeon, as he is trained to treat such cases efficiently and with success.

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DR. XXXXXXX HANIF
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