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Hard Calves, Spasms, Cramps, Purple And Bruised. Am Diabetic, Overweight And Have High BP. Circulation Problem?
my sister is 60 yrs old, is diabetic, overweight , high blood pressure , neouropatha. her calves are so hard hard on both legs and she many times gets extreme spasms and crams, they are somewhat purple and look buised..she doesn t know what it is what dr s tell her its just circulation problem....can you tell me what she has?
Mon, 13 Aug 2012
Hi, Esters.
Thanks for query.
It seems that problem of your sister is due to over weight,diabetes.
Due to all diseases circulation in the legs suffer.
Consult diabetologist and rule out diabetic foot.
Give her inj.B1,B6,B12,calcium and vitamin D tablets.
Ok and bye.
Thanks for query.
It seems that problem of your sister is due to over weight,diabetes.
Due to all diseases circulation in the legs suffer.
Consult diabetologist and rule out diabetic foot.
Give her inj.B1,B6,B12,calcium and vitamin D tablets.
Ok and bye.
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