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Is It Related To His Heart Problem ?

My brother in law had a stenting a month ago.He is 46 and sometimes complaints about the pain in his foot(sole or heal).I want to know is it related to his heart problem?He has had this pain occassionally before his stenting as well.What should be done?Is it God forbid serious?

Thu, 25 Feb 2010
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Hi... The pain could be due to neuropathy, especially if your brother in law is known to have diabetes.. Diabetic cause for pain is not serious and controlling the diabetes will help in controlling the pain better.. More information can be provided if you let us know about his diabetic status...
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Is It Related To His Heart Problem ?

Hi... The pain could be due to neuropathy, especially if your brother in law is known to have diabetes.. Diabetic cause for pain is not serious and controlling the diabetes will help in controlling the pain better.. More information can be provided if you let us know about his diabetic status...