Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Legs

Posted on Sun, 25 Dec 2016

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Question : Pain in right leg, I have varicose vanes in lower leg just wondering if I could have block in blood flow issues or blood clots / and or prosaic nerve issue/

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Varicose veins can cause pain.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have seen many cases of Varicose veins with pain in the lower limb.
Blood clots in the vein can also cause pain , but it is associated with swelling of the corresponding lower limb.
Colour doppler of the lower limb will give a clue.
If there is blood clot,medicines have to be taken to dissolve the clot.
If only Superficial varicose veins are dilated,surgery /laser treatment has to be taken.
If both superficial and deep veins are normal,then the pain could be due to nerve.
Please consult a General surgeon/Vascular surgeon, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Please keep the limb in elevated position. I prescribe Pain killer tablet twice daily to my patients till investigations.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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