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What Causes Pain In The Legs While On Statins For Heart Attack?
Question: I am on statins for Heart Attack but legs are very painful to a point i cannot sleep at all .What can I do ? XXXX XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Duplex ultrasound is needed
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
I would advise you to have duplex ultrasound of the vessels of lower extremities done. It will detect the cause of your pain, so the further management may be decided to relieve your pain.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
Duplex ultrasound is needed
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
I would advise you to have duplex ultrasound of the vessels of lower extremities done. It will detect the cause of your pain, so the further management may be decided to relieve your pain.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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