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What Causes Cramps In Limbs With History Of Emphysema?
My 70 year old dad has chronic emphasyma has cramps in arms and hands all day he is on oxygen 24/7 nebuliser pulmicort 2ml , combo vent 2.5 ,saline 2.5 ml I know my dad has not long left doctors have told us that but has never had cramps n hands and arms , I d be grateful for your help ... Thank you ...
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
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Possible causes like peripheral vascular disease where the blood supply to the lower limb is compromised and leads to the symptoms. It is unlikely related to emphysema or lung diseases.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
Possible causes like peripheral vascular disease where the blood supply to the lower limb is compromised and leads to the symptoms. It is unlikely related to emphysema or lung diseases.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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