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I am experiencing lower leg pain, difficulty walking and leg pain. the following also describes me: pain shooting down the leg. what should i do?

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Dr. Rafael Lugo answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Depends: It could be nerve in nature or vascular. Vascular could be arterial or venous. Your symptoms are too broad. Get a consultation to,ask more questions.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

I am experiencing lower leg pain, difficulty walking and leg pain. the following also describes me: pain shooting down the leg. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rafael Lugo answered

Dr Hegab and 10 doctors agreed

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