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What Causes Intense Pain Causing Trouble In Walking?
Question: i have varicose veins in one leg,lately, after sleeping,i wake up and have intense pain in lower leg,and trouble walking. could i have a clot?
Brief Answer:
Yes, there can be a clot.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Yes, it is very well possible to have a clot.
As the pain was sufficient enough to wake you up with intense pain and is causing trouble walking, I would advise such a patient to undergo an urgent Color doppler study of the affected whole lower limb.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Yes, there can be a clot.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Yes, it is very well possible to have a clot.
As the pain was sufficient enough to wake you up with intense pain and is causing trouble walking, I would advise such a patient to undergo an urgent Color doppler study of the affected whole lower limb.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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