Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Weakness Along With Pain In The Hands And Legs?
84 year old woman, walks easily 2-4 miles daily. Becomes weak overnight, legs ache, hands sloughing skin, heart rate raises to 110 bpm, b/p drops to around 108/64. She has difficulty walking to bathroom. Electrolytes good, no thyroid problem, no croided (spelled?) artery issues, normal CAT scan of brain. What to check next? Probably causes?
Wed, 24 Oct 2018
Hi,
Possible development of deep vein thrombosis must be a prime concern and same should be evaluated with doppler of lower limbs for further management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Purva Patel, General & Family Physician
Possible development of deep vein thrombosis must be a prime concern and same should be evaluated with doppler of lower limbs for further management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Purva Patel, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....