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What Causes Pain In The Right Leg After Aortic Stent Placement?
hi i am 53 years of age iv had pain in my right leg all day behind knee the pain has travelled up my right leg its like burning and throbbing it is now on the back of my thigh i had 2 stents in my aorta in stomach for my right leg a year ago my partner says it looks as if i got red line at back of my leg
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Hello,
It is not related to the aortic patch. Consult a general surgeon and get a Doppler scan for further assessment. As of now, you can take analgesics like Aceclofenac or Tramadol for pain relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is not related to the aortic patch. Consult a general surgeon and get a Doppler scan for further assessment. As of now, you can take analgesics like Aceclofenac or Tramadol for pain relief.
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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