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What Could Cause Severe Pain In Right Leg?
I m a 38 year old male who s had two heart attacks and nine stents. For the last month I ve had severe pain in my right leg. Sitting or laying doesn t help relieve the pain. Seems at night to get worse. What could be causing this problem? I ve had numerous cats as well through my legs....
Thu, 16 Jan 2020
Hello,
Peripheral vascular disease is a possibility where the blood flow to the leg is severely affected and causing the symptoms. Consult a general surgeon and plan for an arterial Doppler to make a diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Peripheral vascular disease is a possibility where the blood flow to the leg is severely affected and causing the symptoms. Consult a general surgeon and plan for an arterial Doppler to make a diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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