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What Causes Difficulty In Walking When Diagnosed With Abdominal Aortic Calcification?

my NP didnt feel that a DX of severe abdominal aortic calcification was importtant enough to mention when this was the 4th time in a 20 months that I had been complaining that i cpould not walk more than 50 yards without doubling over. How serious is it?
posted on Fri, 24 Nov 2017
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Hello,

It is not related to aortic calcification. If symptoms persist you can consult a neurologist and get evaluated. An MRI scan is required for further assessment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Difficulty In Walking When Diagnosed With Abdominal Aortic Calcification?

Hello, It is not related to aortic calcification. If symptoms persist you can consult a neurologist and get evaluated. An MRI scan is required for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician