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What Could Cause Left Abdominal Pain And Heavy Left Leg Sensation During Exercise Or Walking?

I ve been noticing this for a while now; whenever I exercise, climb a flight of stairs, or go for a long walk, my left abdomen hurts. It feels like something is tearing up, and at the same time, I need to catch my breath. I also have a heavy leg sensation in my left leg.
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Hello,

Your symptoms may be indicative of nerve compression, spinal issues, vascular issues, cardiac or circulatory cause or Musculoskeletal stress and strain. Get clinically examined by a GP (cardiologist or vascular specialist), get ECG, treadmill stress test , lower spine imaging if nerve compression is suspected, abdominal and leg vascular Doppler ultrasound (to check blood flow).

It is important to study and detect nerve compression, blood flow, heart issues. Your treatment will depend on the diagnosis done. Go to ER if you have pain spreading to chest, jaw, or left arm, severe leg pain/swelling, increased shortness of breath, dizziness as these symptoms can indicate heart problems or blood clots.

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) or partial blockage in a leg artery can also cause heaviness or cramping in the leg during exertion (claudication). Get evaluated at the earliest so that diagnosis is done early and treatment gets started before the symptoms get worse. Circulation and heart involvement should be ruled out first before assuming it’s just muscular. You will be accordingly treated.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Could Cause Left Abdominal Pain And Heavy Left Leg Sensation During Exercise Or Walking?

Hello, Your symptoms may be indicative of nerve compression, spinal issues, vascular issues, cardiac or circulatory cause or Musculoskeletal stress and strain. Get clinically examined by a GP (cardiologist or vascular specialist), get ECG, treadmill stress test , lower spine imaging if nerve compression is suspected, abdominal and leg vascular Doppler ultrasound (to check blood flow). It is important to study and detect nerve compression, blood flow, heart issues. Your treatment will depend on the diagnosis done. Go to ER if you have pain spreading to chest, jaw, or left arm, severe leg pain/swelling, increased shortness of breath, dizziness as these symptoms can indicate heart problems or blood clots. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) or partial blockage in a leg artery can also cause heaviness or cramping in the leg during exertion (claudication). Get evaluated at the earliest so that diagnosis is done early and treatment gets started before the symptoms get worse. Circulation and heart involvement should be ruled out first before assuming it’s just muscular. You will be accordingly treated. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician