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What Is The Treatment For Numbness On Leg That Is Leading To Difficulty In Walking?
It is my sister. She is very healthy. But, she told me she has numbness that starts at the top and front of her legs. It then goes down to her calves (calfs?) and it very painful and to the point of her not being able to walk when this episode happens.
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
Hi,
Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.
When does this pain happen? Is it constant or only happens when she is walking?
It is possible that there is a venous/arterial blockage in her leg and that is causing decreased blood flow to the legs.
A simple test known as doppler ultrasound is usually enough to discover if there is indeed a blockage/narrowing of the arteries or veins in the leg.
I hope this helped.
Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.
When does this pain happen? Is it constant or only happens when she is walking?
It is possible that there is a venous/arterial blockage in her leg and that is causing decreased blood flow to the legs.
A simple test known as doppler ultrasound is usually enough to discover if there is indeed a blockage/narrowing of the arteries or veins in the leg.
I hope this helped.
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