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My dad has been getting intense pain down the leg bellow knees. what could cause that? it gets worse with ice and it feels hot to the touch

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Let him see his DR: To check for pad/ circulation problem, cellulitis , neuropathy etc .He needs a comprehensive evaluation including blood work ekg spirometry colonoscopy if not done yet etcgive us some feedback!

Answered 12/9/2013

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