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Suggest Treatment For Severe Calf Pain

What are symptoms of plaque build up in leg arteries.. My husband has pain in his calf muscle and it came on suddenly. He has issues with his feet and his gait has changed because of bunions. This is a long time situation. The Dr. Says the pain is caused by the plaque buildup in an artery. Is this possible?
Thu, 30 Jul 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.

Yes There is possibility of atherosclerotic changes in lower limb blood vessels due to chronic disease.
Your symptoms suggest possibility of Deep vein thrombosis also.

Ultrasonography/colour Doppler leg will help to rule pathology leading to shrinking of muscle and swelling like deep vein thrombosis.

If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Calf Pain

Hello, I have studied your case. Yes There is possibility of atherosclerotic changes in lower limb blood vessels due to chronic disease. Your symptoms suggest possibility of Deep vein thrombosis also. Ultrasonography/colour Doppler leg will help to rule pathology leading to shrinking of muscle and swelling like deep vein thrombosis. If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.