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Pain In Legs Due To Circulation Problem. Taking Vitamins And Iron. What Tests To Request?
I have some type of blood problem, yet I do not have anemia , i ve been tested for it. When I sit down for a long period of time, be it driving or using a computer, my legs start to hurt, from lack of circulation. I am now taking Vitimin B12, Iron, Vitimin C pills. What type of tests should I request from a Doctor? I tested for Diabeties, I m good, all types of STD s, still good. I have not seemed to be able to pinpoint the problem, so far. I get sick very easily, when I am around people, and am suseptable to sickness. I do not work much, due to my condition. What kind of tests, should I seek to have that will find all the problems I am living with?
Mon, 19 Aug 2013
Hello and welcome to HCM,
You have mentioned that when you sit as during driving or using computer for long duration, your legs start hurting.
This history is suggestive of some vascular disorder probably incompetency of veins and/or deep vein thrombosis.
Incompetency of veins vause the blood to pool in lower limb and this pooling can cause pain.
Om the other hand, deep vein thrombosis can also cause swelling and pain of lower limb.
You need to consult a surgeon and get Doppler study of the lower limb.
If any of these disorders is detected, further management can be planned.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja p Wahal
You have mentioned that when you sit as during driving or using computer for long duration, your legs start hurting.
This history is suggestive of some vascular disorder probably incompetency of veins and/or deep vein thrombosis.
Incompetency of veins vause the blood to pool in lower limb and this pooling can cause pain.
Om the other hand, deep vein thrombosis can also cause swelling and pain of lower limb.
You need to consult a surgeon and get Doppler study of the lower limb.
If any of these disorders is detected, further management can be planned.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja p Wahal
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