Question 1

what does abi result 76 & 72% mean in legs? what could complications be besides pain, weakness & feet and part of legs turning blue? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Artery Disease: Your numbers strongly suggest you have artery disease.   Signs and symptoms can include cold feet, bluish toes, pain in the calves with walking, ulcers of the feet and toes and gangrenous changes of the feet.  Many diseases can mimic these symptoms so a vascular or wound specialist is needed.

Question 2

i have lumbar spinal stenosis, herniated discs, pins & needles in lower leg/foot and now my foot is turning blue. could spinal stenosis be the problem?

Accepted Answer

No: bno spinal stenosis will do all the above except the discoloration of your feet.
That is a circulation problem.
If you are diabetic, or if you are a smoker, need to see your doctor it could be a serious problem

Question 3

with moderate copd should i retain fluid mostly in lower part of legs?

Accepted Answer

Not really: moderate copd should not do this unless there is complication like acute bronchitis or pneumonia causing low oxygen causing strain on rt side of heart and cause water retention

Question 4

small bumps lower arms and upper and lower part of legs. small reddish bumps that itch. some get  a dark scab on top. it has not gotten worse. , ?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Could be any type of exposure to airborne irritants, or agents that you came directly in contact with, vs. A systemic problem like a virus or other syndrome. Get this evaluated by your doctor.

Question 5

i feel pain in lower part of legs while running on treadmill, searched on net and found that it could be shin splints. pls suggest how 2 get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Several Options...: "shin splint" typically refers to pain on the front of the lower leg, . Pain in this area may come from medial tibial stress syndrome (mtss), stress fractures, or compartment syndrome. Identifying the underlying reason for your pain can then help with a specific plan of care. Treatments usually consist of rest, stretching, ice, massage, or orthotics. (drmarkgalland.Com).

Question 6

i have a cold feeling in the lower part of my legs, but it is not cold to the touch. should i get check or what is it? p.s. this only once in a while.

Accepted Answer

Cold lower leg: Could be due to issues with circulation. Do you have diabetes? How old are you. Would consult with us to get an order for a blood sugar and cholesterol check.

Question 7

i get a sharp pain in the left lower part of my body right above my leg. it gets worse if i walk a lot. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Need more specifics: In the back of the knee it could be hamstring tendinopathy, a bakers cyst, a blood clot or other things...In the front of the knee it could be a muscle strain, patella problems, quad tendinimopaghy or other things, you really need a better exam to clarify.

Question 8

what's the diagnosis of a reddish swelling on the lower part of the leg and on touching it you feel it's solid somehow ?

Accepted Answer

Cellulitis: Most commonly cellulitis but a blood clot needs to be ruled out with ultrasound of leg. Seek med help for antibiotics asap

Question 9

i have diabetes and i have a cooling sensation in lower part of my leg what is the cause and should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If your leg actually feels cool to the touch, that is serious and you should go to the er.  If its a subjective sensation, let your doctor know.

Question 10

i'm having terrible pain on the inside of my right lower part of my leg, directly  above my angle is this a need to be concern?

Accepted Answer

How long is the pain: r u a smoker .Is there only pain or along with pain there is swelling of the leg. Things like muscular strain-sprain, arthritis pain-ankle , tendinitis, venous clots, arterial insuffienceincy ,arterial clots, small enlarged vein called varicose vein can cause the pain in this region. If swelling is there and if pain is persisting and not going away despite over the counter analgesics,call ur dr.

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What does abi result 76 & 72% mean in legs? what could complications be besides pain, weakness & feet and part of legs turning blue? thanks.

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I have lumbar spinal stenosis, herniated discs, pins & needles in lower leg/foot and now my foot is turning blue. could spinal stenosis be the problem?

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With moderate copd should i retain fluid mostly in lower part of legs?

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Small bumps lower arms and upper and lower part of legs. small reddish bumps that itch. some get a dark scab on top. it has not gotten worse. , ?

A member asked:

I feel pain in lower part of legs while running on treadmill, searched on net and found that it could be shin splints. pls suggest how 2 get rid of it?

A member asked:

I have a cold feeling in the lower part of my legs, but it is not cold to the touch. should i get check or what is it? p.s. this only once in a while.

A member asked:

I get a sharp pain in the left lower part of my body right above my leg. it gets worse if i walk a lot. what is it?

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What's the diagnosis of a reddish swelling on the lower part of the leg and on touching it you feel it's solid somehow ?

A member asked:

I have diabetes and i have a cooling sensation in lower part of my leg what is the cause and should i be concerned?

A member asked:

I'm having terrible pain on the inside of my right lower part of my leg, directly above my angle is this a need to be concern?

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