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Suggest Treatment For High BP, Weakness And Mild Numbness In Lower Left Leg
Question: in the past ive had two ecg s that showed that i had two diferent heart attacks tests showed no pl aque build up. i take hbp meication for hypertention. my left leg is weaker & smaller than the right. there is mild numbness in the lower left leg & foot. bp in left arm is 161/73 right arm 125/63 (generally theres been a 20-25 points differance) possable causes?
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Detailed Answer:
There seem to be some disconnect in the information provided. I would like to understand few points before answering your query. when did you have heart attacks? did you undergo angiogram? Were there any history of stroke or paralysis? When you underwent did they check for blockage in limbs? Also since when you this weakness in limbs and any diagnosis was already offered?
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Detailed Answer:
There seem to be some disconnect in the information provided. I would like to understand few points before answering your query. when did you have heart attacks? did you undergo angiogram? Were there any history of stroke or paralysis? When you underwent did they check for blockage in limbs? Also since when you this weakness in limbs and any diagnosis was already offered?
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Dr. Prasad
I did not realize that I had had any heart attacks and did not have medical care for them. I had a cardiac catheterization that showed no heart blockages about 20 years ago when I had the first ecg that revealed an abnormality. No history of stroke or paralysis. No check for blockages in limbs. I have not seen a doctor since discovering the difference in pressures between arms. About 2 weeks ago, I realized the difference in size and strength of legs because of physical therapy for my back.
Brief Answer:
Than you need to see a physician
Detailed Answer:
in that case you need to consult a physician. as far as your limb disparity is concerned it could be related to blocks, it can be congenital by birth, neurological problem or could be caused by back/spine issues or joint problem. but in v/o significant difference in pressure block related becomes higher. So first have through clinical evaluation by physician after that further evaluation can be taken up
Than you need to see a physician
Detailed Answer:
in that case you need to consult a physician. as far as your limb disparity is concerned it could be related to blocks, it can be congenital by birth, neurological problem or could be caused by back/spine issues or joint problem. but in v/o significant difference in pressure block related becomes higher. So first have through clinical evaluation by physician after that further evaluation can be taken up
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Dr. Yogesh D
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