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What Causes Lower Leg Pain And Numbness In The Foot?
My husband has left lower leg pain in the front of calf by ankle,no swelling . Foot is numb some of the time . On warfarin 4 mg for AF due to complications of sepsis/influenza B was on respirator 16 days , 7 months ago Pain started a few hours ago . Has been back to working 1 month and is on feet after a 6 month recovery . He is not sure if he banged it . no pain in back of knee . no other symtoms
Mon, 16 Apr 2018
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Does his profession require long-standing?
Is he a smoker?. If he requires long standings in his profession, this should be reduced. He should quit smoking if he is a Smoker. And also get this investigation done and review with a general surgeon. Investigation: Arterial and venous doppler both lower limbs.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah
Does his profession require long-standing?
Is he a smoker?. If he requires long standings in his profession, this should be reduced. He should quit smoking if he is a Smoker. And also get this investigation done and review with a general surgeon. Investigation: Arterial and venous doppler both lower limbs.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah
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